Intel Core i7-1270P vs Intel Core i5-12500H

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Intel Core i7-1270P or Intel Core i7-1270P – 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 i7-1270P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i7-1270P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12500H features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i5-12500H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 12000H
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-1270P Name Intel Core i5-12500H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1270P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 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 i5-12500H has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.8 GHz.
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
12 CPU Cores 12
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.8 GHz
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.5 GHz
16 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores A 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1270P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1270P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12500H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
768 Shaders 640
96 Execution units 80
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
10 nm Technology 10 nm
13 Generation 13
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
12.1 Direct X 12.1
-- Max. displays --
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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.
64 W TDP (PL2) 115 W
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1270P 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 i5-12500H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 311 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
9.0 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake H
18.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

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