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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
74 W | TDP (PL2) | None |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | None |
Technical details |
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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. |
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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 |