MediaTek Dimensity 800U vs Intel Core i5-12500E

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MediaTek Dimensity 800U or MediaTek Dimensity 800U – 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 MediaTek Dimensity 800U features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Intel Core i5-12500E features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 i5-12500E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
MediaTek Dimensity 700/720/800 Group Intel Core i 12000
1 Generation 12
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Dimensity 800U Name Intel Core i5-12500E
Mediatek Dimensity Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 800U has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 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 i5-12500E has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500E is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
8 Threads 12
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 6x Golden Cove
8 CPU Cores 6
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
2x Cortex-A76 Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
6x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
None None 4.5 GHz
None None 2.9 GHz
None None 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 800U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 800U uses the ARM Mali-G57 MP3, which has 48 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12500E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
48 Shaders 256
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2021
7 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
3 Execution units 32
0.95 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Vallhall 1 Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
ARM Mali-G57 MP3 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR4X-2133 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
No ECC Yes
12.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

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 65 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 117 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 800U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12500E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q3/2020 Release date Q1/2022
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
7 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 205 $
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Alder Lake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MT6853V/TNZA MT6853T Part Number --
Socket LGA 1700
0 bytes L2-Cache 7.5 MB