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.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-12650HX Name AMD A4-5000
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD A4-5000
12 Generation 4
 
 

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
None None 4x
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 1.5 GHz
14 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading No
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking Yes
20 Threads 4
 
 

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.
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2013
32 Execution units 2
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 128
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8330
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11 Generation 5
10 nm Technology 28 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3L-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q3/2013
BGA 1744 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
24.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake H Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price 115 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design --
10 nm Technology 28 nm