Intel Core i5-12500T vs Apple A5X

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Intel Core i5-12500T or Intel Core i5-12500T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-12500T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Apple A5X features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Apple A series series.
Intel Core i5 Family Apple A series
Intel Core i5-12500T Name Apple A5X
Intel Core i 12000 Group Apple A5/A5X
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
12 Generation 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12500T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Apple A5X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A5X is 1.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
6x Golden Cove Cores 2x Cortex-A9
12 Threads 2
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 2
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Apple A5X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A5X uses the PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores), which has 64 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology 45 nm
11 Generation --
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2012
32 Execution units 8
256 Shaders 64
12 Direct X 10
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
Yes AES-NI No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type LPDDR2-800
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max --
74 W TDP (PL2) None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12500T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A5X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
18.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
10 nm Technology 32 nm
202 $ Release price --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
7.5 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1700 Socket
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems iOS
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions
-- Part Number APL 5498
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake S Architecture A5