MediaTek Helio P30 vs Intel Core i5-12450HX

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MediaTek Helio P30 or MediaTek Helio P30 – 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 i5-12450HX features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12450HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
MediaTek Helio P30 Name Intel Core i5-12450HX
Family Intel Core i5
-- Generation 12
-- Segment Mobile
Group Intel Core i 12000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12450HX has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 12 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.
-- Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Gracemont
-- CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking Yes
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 1.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.1 GHz
-- Threads 12
None None 4x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio P30 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12450HX 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.
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Execution units 32
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
-- Generation 11
-- Shaders 256
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AVC 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.
Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
-- Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 55 W watts.
None TDP down 45 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 157 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 i5-12450HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q2/2022
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
Socket BGA 1744
-- Chip design Monolithic
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Architecture Alder Lake H
-- Part Number --
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Technology 10 nm