Intel Core i5-12500H vs AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX

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Performance
Core i5-12500H10% better
19,68953% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 6900HX
17,90848% of 36,991

The Core i5-12500H has 10% better performance than the Ryzen 9 6900HX for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-12500H
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Ryzen 9 6900HX
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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-12500H CPU

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a 12-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-H microarchitecture. The i5-12500H is compatible with Intel BGA 1744 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe 80EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-12500H supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-12500H has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 18 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-12500H features 12 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 12 cores consist of 4 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-12500H includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe 80EU. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-12500H has the 74th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 53.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3+ microarchitecture. The 6900HX is compatible with AMD Socket FP7 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 680M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 6900HX supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 6900HX has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 6900HX features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.9 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 6900HX includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 680M. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 9 6900HX has the 93rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 48.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-12500HRyzen 9 6900HX
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2022Q1 2022
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-12500H10% better
19,68953% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 6900HX
17,90848% of 36,991

The Core i5-12500H has 10% better performance than the Ryzen 9 6900HX for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-12500H is ranked 74th with a score of 19,689, and the Ryzen 9 6900HX is ranked 93rd with a score of 17,908.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-12500H
No data available
Ryzen 9 6900HX
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i5-12500H and the Ryzen 9 6900HX for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-13620H20,488.5+4%
Core i7-12850HX20,333+3%
Core i5-12500H19,689
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS18,994.5-4%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme18,941.5-4%
Xeon W-10885M18,302-7%
Ryzen 7 7735HS17,941.5-9%
Ryzen 9 6900HX17,908-9%
Core i9-11980HK17,855.5-9%
Core i5-13420H17,616-11%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-12500HRyzen 9 6900HX
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
19,689
(+9.95%)
17,908
3DMark Time Spy CPU
9,989
(+2.92%)
9,706
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,112
2,231
(+5.63%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
242.5
249
(+2.68%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
9,891.5
10,340
(+4.53%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,279.5
(+6.12%)
2,148
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
21,250
24,832
(+16.86%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,480
(+1.13%)
3,441
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-12500HRyzen 9 6900HX
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size10 nm6 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-12500HRyzen 9 6900HX
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 9
MicroarchitectureAlder Lake-HZen 3+
CodenameAlder Lake-HRembrandt
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5-4800DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-12500HRyzen 9 6900HX
Cores128
Threads1616
Performance Cores (P-cores)4--
Efficient Cores (E-cores)8--
Clock Speed2.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Turbo Clock4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
P-core Clock2.5 GHz--
P-core Turbo Clock4.5 GHz--
E-core Clock Speed1800.0 MHz--
E-core Turbo Clock3.3 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier25.0x33.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-12500HRyzen 9 6900HX
L1 Cache80 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1.25 MB512 KB
L3 Cache18 MB16 MB
E-core L1 Cache96 KB--
E-core L2 Cache2 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-12500HRyzen 9 6900HX
SocketIntel BGA 1744AMD Socket FP7
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)45 W--
Power Limit 2 (PL2)95 W--
TJ Max100 °C95 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-12500HRyzen 9 6900HX
Integrated GraphicsIris Xe 80EURadeon 680M
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.