Intel Core i5-12600HL vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600

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Intel Core i5-12600HL or Intel Core i5-12600HL – 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 i5-12600HL features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen Embedded R
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12600HL Name AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12600HL has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.1 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2x
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
12 CPU Cores 2
16 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12600HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12600HL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 does not have integrated graphics.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
13 Generation --
Q1/2022 Release date --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
80 Execution units --
12.1 Direct X --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
640 Shaders --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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) --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
60 W TDP up 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
115 W TDP (PL2) None
35 W TDP down 12 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12600HL 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 AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
9.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
18.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Q3/2022 Release date Q2/2019
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket FP5
Alder Lake H Architecture Banded Kestrel (Zen)
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2