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 i5-12600HL Name AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen Embedded R
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000
 
 

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.
16 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 2.6 GHz
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores 2
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
None None 2x
None None 3.1 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
 
 

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.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
640 Shaders --
10 nm Technology --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
80 Execution units --
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12.1 Direct X --
13 Generation --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q1/2022 Release date --
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
 
 

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
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.
115 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
35 W TDP down 12 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
60 W TDP up 25 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.
-- Release price --
10 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
9.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
18.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
BGA 1744 Socket FP5
Alder Lake H Architecture Banded Kestrel (Zen)
Q3/2022 Release date Q2/2019
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux