AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i5-12600HE

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D – 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 AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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.
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i5
4 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Name Intel Core i5-12600HE
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group Intel Core i 12000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 8x Gracemont
8x Cores None
None None 4x Golden Cove
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 3.3 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 4.5 GHz
8 CPU Cores 12
None None 2.5 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.4 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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.
-- Technology 10 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Execution units 80
-- Generation 13
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Shaders 640
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 12.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2022
GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
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.
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 115 W
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 96.0 MB cache.
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.
7 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Alder Lake H
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
96.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
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Q4/2020 Release date Q1/2022
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
449 $ Release price --