Intel Core i5-12600HL vs Intel Core2 Duo E8600

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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 Core2 Duo E8600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i5-12600HL Name Intel Core2 Duo E8600
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
12 Generation 2
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core2 Duo
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E8600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is 3.33 GHz
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
16 Threads 2
None None 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 3.33 GHz
12 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2.7 GHz A-Core Frequency 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 Intel Core2 Duo E8600 does not have integrated graphics.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2022 Release date --
10 nm Technology --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
640 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
13 Generation --
80 Execution units --
 
 

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 h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
60 W TDP up None
115 W TDP (PL2) None
35 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E8600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q3/2022 Release date Q3/2008
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake H Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
9.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 775
18.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1