MediaTek Helio A25 vs Intel Core i5-12600HE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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MediaTek Helio A25 or MediaTek Helio A25 – 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 i5-12600HE 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 i5-12600HE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
-- Segment Mobile
-- Generation 12
Family Intel Core i5
Group Intel Core i 12000H
MediaTek Helio A25 Name Intel Core i5-12600HE
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12600HE has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 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.
None None 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
-- Threads 16
-- Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 2.5 GHz
None None 4.5 GHz
None None 4x Golden Cove
-- CPU Cores 12
None None 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio A25 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12600HE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12600HE uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 13
-- Shaders 640
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Execution units 80
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Direct X 12.1
-- Technology 10 nm
GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
-- Release date Q1/2022
 
 

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
-- Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 115 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

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 i5-12600HE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 1744
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 9.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Architecture Alder Lake H
0 bytes L3-Cache 18.0 MB
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Release date Q1/2022