Intel Core i7-12650HX vs AMD A4-5000

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Intel Core i7-12650HX or Intel Core i7-12650HX – 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 i7-12650HX features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 i7-12650HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD A4-5000 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-12650HX Name AMD A4-5000
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD A4-5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12650HX has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 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 AMD A4-5000 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5000 is 1.5 GHz
20 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 1.5 GHz
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
14 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
Yes Overclocking Yes
None None 4x
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12650HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12650HX 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 AMD A4-5000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-5000 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8330, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8330
256 Shaders 128
10 nm Technology 28 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
32 Execution units 2
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X 11.1
11 Generation 5
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
 
 

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3L-1600
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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 15 W watts.
157 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
45 W TDP down None
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12650HX 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 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-5000 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 115 $
10 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
24.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
BGA 1744 Socket
Alder Lake H Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
Q2/2022 Release date Q3/2013
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems