MediaTek Helio X23 vs Intel Core i5-12500TE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Helio X23 or MediaTek Helio X23 – 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 i5-12500TE 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 i5-12500TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
-- Generation 12
MediaTek Helio X23 Name Intel Core i5-12500TE
Family Intel Core i5
Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12500TE has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500TE is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- Threads 12
-- Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 1.9 GHz
None None 6x Golden Cove
-- CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio X23 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12500TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500TE 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.
-- Shaders 256
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Generation 11
-- Technology 10 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 32
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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

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 35 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 74 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 i5-12500TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
-- Architecture Alder Lake S
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 7.5 MB
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Release price 205 $
Socket LGA 1700
0 bytes L3-Cache 18.0 MB
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