Intel Core i5-12600HX vs AMD Opteron X3421

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-12600HX or Intel Core i5-12600HX – 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 i5-12600HX features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Opteron X3421 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Opteron series.
To use the AMD Opteron X3421, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Opteron X3000
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Opteron
Intel Core i5-12600HX Name AMD Opteron X3421
12 Generation 0
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12600HX has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 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 Opteron X3421 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron X3421 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
16 Threads 4
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
12 CPU Cores 4
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Overclocking No
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12600HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12600HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Opteron X3421 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Opteron X3421 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
10 nm Technology 0 nm
32 Execution units 8
11 Generation 0
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q4/2021 Release date --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
12 Direct X 0
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto)
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 512
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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.
157 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
45 W TDP down 12 W
None TDP up 35 W
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12600HX 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 Opteron X3421 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
10 nm Technology 28 nm
18.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price --
Alder Lake H Architecture Toronto (Excavator)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2015
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1744 Socket FP4
-- Part Number OX3421AAY43KA