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.
Intel Core i5-12600HL Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
12 Generation 12
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
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.
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 3.3 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
16 Threads 8
No Overclocking No
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4x Golden Cove
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 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 Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2022 Release date --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
80 Execution units --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
640 Shaders --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
10 nm Technology --
13 Generation --
12.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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

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
60 W TDP up None
35 W TDP down None
115 W TDP (PL2) 89 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2022
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 1700
Alder Lake H Architecture Alder Lake S
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 97 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
9.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB