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 i5-12600HX Name AMD Opteron X3421
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Opteron X3000
12 Generation 0
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Opteron
 
 

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.
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
None None 3.4 GHz
16 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4x
None None 2.1 GHz
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

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.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
32 Execution units 8
Q4/2021 Release date --
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 512
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11 Generation 0
12 Direct X 0
10 nm Technology 0 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto)
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
45 W TDP down 12 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
None TDP up 35 W
157 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

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