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 Intel Core i7-12850HX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series. To use the Intel Core i7-12850HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
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Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
Intel Core i5-12600HX |
Name |
Intel Core i7-12850HX |
Intel Core i 12000H |
Group |
Intel Core i 12000H |
12 |
Generation |
12 |
Intel Core i5 |
Family |
Intel Core i7 |
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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 i7-12850HX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
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8x Gracemont |
Cores B |
8x Gracemont |
4x Golden Cove |
Cores A |
8x Golden Cove |
Yes |
Overclocking |
Yes |
16 |
Threads |
24 |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
1.8 GHz |
B-Core Frequency |
1.5 GHz |
4.6 GHz |
A-Core Frequency Turbo |
4.8 GHz |
3.3 GHz |
B-Core Frequency Turbo |
3.4 GHz |
12 |
CPU Cores |
16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Core architecture |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
2.5 GHz |
A-Core Frequency |
2.0 GHz |
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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 i7-12850HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12850HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
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0.3 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.3 GHz |
32 |
Execution units |
32 |
Q4/2021 |
Release date |
Q4/2021 |
1.35 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
1.45 GHz |
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Max. displays |
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256 |
Shaders |
256 |
64.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
11 |
Generation |
11 |
12 |
Direct X |
12 |
10 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
AV1 |
Decode |
Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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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.
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128.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
128.0 GB |
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
76.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
76.8 GB/s |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
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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.
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55 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
55 W |
45 W |
TDP down |
45 W |
100 °C |
Tjunction max |
100 °C |
157 W |
TDP (PL2) |
157 W |
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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 i7-12850HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
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Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
14.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
14.0 MB |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
18.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
25.0 MB |
Q2/2022 |
Release date |
Q2/2022 |
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Release price |
428 $ |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
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Part Number |
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BGA 1744 |
Socket |
BGA 1744 |
Alder Lake H |
Architecture |
Alder Lake H |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
10 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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