Intel Core i5-12600T vs Intel Core i5-1240P

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Intel Core i5-12600T or Intel Core i5-12600T – 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 i5-12600T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1240P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-1240P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-12600T Name Intel Core i5-1240P
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12600T is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.7 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
12 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Golden Cove Cores None
2.1 GHz Frequency None
None None 1.2 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
6 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 1.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12600T 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 i5-1240P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1240P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
32 Execution units 80
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2022
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 640
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11 Generation 13
12 Direct X 12.1
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
 
 

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
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 64.0 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 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 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 No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 28 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
74 W TDP (PL2) 64 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12600T 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 i5-1240P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
7.5 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
223 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 1744
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake U
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)