Intel Core i5-12600T vs MediaTek Dimensity 800

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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 MediaTek Dimensity 800 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
Intel Core i 12000 Group MediaTek Dimensity 700/720/800
12 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-12600T Name MediaTek Dimensity 800
Intel Core i5 Family Mediatek Dimensity
 
 

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 MediaTek Dimensity 800 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
12 Threads 8
6x Golden Cove Cores None
None None 2.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Cortex-A76
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Cortex-A55
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.1 GHz Frequency None
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 MediaTek Dimensity 800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 800 uses the ARM Mali-G57 MP3, which has 48 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
256 Shaders 48
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2020
10 nm Technology 7 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 3
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.95 GHz
11 Generation Vallhall 1
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name ARM Mali-G57 MP3
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type LPDDR4X-2133
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
 
 

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.
74 W TDP (PL2) None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 MediaTek Dimensity 800 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
223 $ Release price --
Alder Lake S Architecture Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55
18.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Android
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number MT6873
LGA 1700 Socket
7.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes