Intel Core i5-12600HL vs Intel Core i9-11900F

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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 i9-11900F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11900F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5-12600HL Name Intel Core i9-11900F
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i9
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 11000
12 Generation 11
 
 

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 i9-11900F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 GHz.
No Overclocking No
12 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x
2.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
None None 5.2 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 Threads 16
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
 
 

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 i9-11900F does not have integrated graphics.
80 Execution units --
12.1 Direct X --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2022 Release date --
13 Generation --
10 nm Technology --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
640 Shaders --
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 AV1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 65 W watts.
60 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
35 W TDP down None
115 W TDP (PL2) 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 i9-11900F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Alder Lake H Architecture Rocket Lake S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
9.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 422 $