MediaTek Helio A25 vs Intel Core i5-12600HE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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MediaTek Helio A25 or MediaTek Helio A25 – 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 i5-12600HE 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.
MediaTek Helio A25 Name Intel Core i5-12600HE
Group Intel Core i 12000H
-- Generation 12
Family Intel Core i5
-- Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
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.
None None 3.3 GHz
-- Threads 16
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- CPU Cores 12
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 4.5 GHz
None None 4x Golden Cove
None None 2.5 GHz
-- Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Gracemont
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio A25 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.
-- Execution units 80
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 13
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Direct X 12.1
-- Release date Q1/2022
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
-- Shaders 640
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
No AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
-- Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

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 (PL2) 115 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
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.
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Architecture Alder Lake H
-- Release price --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
0 bytes L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Socket BGA 1744
0 bytes L2-Cache 9.0 MB
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Technology 10 nm