Intel Core i5-12600HL vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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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 Intel Core i3-12100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5-12600HL Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Golden Cove
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 3.3 GHz
16 Threads 8
None None 4.0 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
80 Execution units --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q1/2022 Release date --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
-- Max. displays --
13 Generation --
12.1 Direct X --
10 nm Technology --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
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 h264 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

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 58 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP down None
115 W TDP (PL2) 89 W
60 W TDP up None
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake H Architecture Alder Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
9.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
-- Release price 97 $
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 1700
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11