Intel Core i7-12800H vs Intel Core i5-12500H

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Intel Core i7-12800H or Intel Core i7-12800H – 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 i7-12800H 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 i7-12800H, 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.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-12800H Name Intel Core i5-12500H
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 12000H
12 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12800H has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 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 i5-12500H has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.8 GHz.
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.5 GHz
3.7 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
2.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.8 GHz
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
14 CPU Cores 12
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Golden Cove Cores A 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12800H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12800H 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.
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
96 Execution units 80
12.1 Direct X 12.1
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders 640
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
13 Generation 13
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12800H 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 Intel Core i5-12500H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
11.5 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
24.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake H Architecture Alder Lake H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
457 $ Release price 311 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
24605
24605
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
21625
21625

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
12465
12465
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
9780
9780

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
12167
12167
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
9961
9961

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
2241
2241
Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
2235
2235

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
1784
1784
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.8 GHz
1674
1674