Intel Core i5-6300U vs Intel Core i5-1245U

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Intel Core i5-6300U or Intel Core i5-6300U – 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 i5-6300U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6300U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1245U features 10 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 i5-1245U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6300U Name Intel Core i5-1245U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
6 Generation 12
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6300U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6300U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-1245U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.6 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.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 1.2 GHz
None None 1.6 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 2x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
2.4 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.3 GHz
4 Threads 12
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 10
2x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6300U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6300U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-1245U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1245U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2022
12 Direct X 12.1
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
14 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 640
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 80
9 Generation 13
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 4 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.
2 Memory channels 4
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
25 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
7.5 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6300U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-1245U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.5 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake U Architecture Alder Lake U
14 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
281 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-1245U
10C 12T @ 1.6 GHz
13411
13411
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
3271
3271

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1245U
10C 12T @ 1.6 GHz
7890
7890
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1364
1364

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1245U
10C 12T @ 1.6 GHz
1644
1644
Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
710
710