Intel Core i9-12950HX vs Intel Core2 Duo T5870

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Intel Core i9-12950HX or Intel Core i9-12950HX – 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 i9-12950HX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12950HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo T5870 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9-12950HX Name Intel Core2 Duo T5870
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Celeron
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core 2 Duo T5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-12950HX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 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 Intel Core2 Duo T5870 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo T5870 is 2.0 GHz
5.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.0 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
24 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
16 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12950HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12950HX 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 Intel Core2 Duo T5870 does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
11 Generation --
1.55 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 VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels --
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
157 W TDP (PL2) None
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
45 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-12950HX 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 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo T5870 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Q2/2022 Release date --
-- Part Number --
14.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake H Architecture Merom (Core)
10 nm Technology 65 nm
BGA 1744 Socket
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
590 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
30.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes