Intel Core i5-12600K vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-12600K or Intel Core i5-12600K – 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 i5-12600K features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12600K Name AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen Embedded R
12 Generation 2
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12600K has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.7 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.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is 3.35 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
None None 3.7 GHz
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.35 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
16 Threads 8
None None 3.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12600K 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.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.3 GHz
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2018
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 512
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
32 Execution units 8
11 Generation 8
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
None TDP up 54 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
150 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12600K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2022
BX8071512600K Part Number --
9.5 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake S Architecture Zen+
10 nm Technology 12 nm
LGA 1700 Socket FP5
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
289 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
20.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

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