Intel Core i5-12600HX vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s

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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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
12 Generation 2
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core2 Quad
Intel Core i5-12600HX Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s is 2.66 GHz
16 Threads 4
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.66 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
12 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s does not have integrated graphics.
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
32 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
256 Shaders --
Q4/2021 Release date --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11 Generation --
12 Direct X --
10 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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.
Yes AES-NI No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
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 65 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
45 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
-- Release price --
18.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
14.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2009
10 nm Technology 45 nm
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 775
Alder Lake H Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)