Intel Core i5-12600HX vs Intel Xeon W-11855M

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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 Xeon W-11855M features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-11855M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-12600HX Name Intel Xeon W-11855M
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Xeon W-11000M
12 Generation 11
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

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 Xeon W-11855M has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-11855M is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
None None 4.9 GHz
16 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 6x
None None 3.2 GHz
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 CPU Cores 6
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
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 Intel Xeon W-11855M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-11855M uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 Execution units 32
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2021
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
-- Max. displays --
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 11th Gen (32 EU)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
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 45 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
45 W TDP down 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
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 Xeon W-11855M is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
14.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
18.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2021
-- Release price 450 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1787
Alder Lake H Architecture Tiger 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)