Intel Core i5-L16G7 vs Intel Core i7-12800HE

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Intel Core i5-L16G7 or Intel Core i5-L16G7 – 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-L16G7 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 5 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-L16G7, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-CSP1016 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12800HE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12800HE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i L Group Intel Core i 12000H
Intel Core i5-L16G7 Name Intel Core i7-12800HE
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 5 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 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 i7-12800HE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.6 GHz
5 CPU Cores 14
None None 1.8 GHz
5 Threads 20
None None 3.5 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Tremont Cores B 8x Gracemont
1x Sunny-Cove Cores A 6x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-L16G7 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-12800HE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12800HE uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
12 Generation 13
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2022
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48 Execution units 96
512 Shaders 768
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12.1
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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.
2 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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.
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
5 W TDP down 35 W
None TDP (PL2) 115 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12800HE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2022
Lakefield Architecture Alder Lake H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
FC-CSP1016 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
309 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 11.5 MB