AMD FX-8370E vs Intel Core i5-12600HX

Last updated: 2024-04-12

CPU comparison with benchmarks


AMD FX-8370E		Intel Core i5-12600HX
CPU comparison AMD FX-8370E or Intel Core i5-12600HX - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results. The AMD FX-8370E has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8370E was released in Q3/2014. The Intel Core i5-12600HX has 12 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12600HX was released in Q2/2022.

AMD FX (30)	Family	Intel Core i5 (331)
AMD FX-8000 (11)	CPU group	Intel Core i 12000H (23)
2	Generation	12
Vishera (Bulldozer)	Architecture	Alder Lake H
Desktop / Server	Segment	Mobile
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	Intel Core i5-13600HX

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The AMD FX-8370E is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz). The Intel Core i5-12600HX has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.60 GHz).
AMD FX-8370E	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12600HX
8	Cores	12
8	Threads	16
normal	Core architecture	hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No	Hyperthreading	Yes
Yes	Overclocking ?	Yes
3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz)	A-Core	2.50 GHz (4.60 GHz) 4x Golden Cove
--	B-Core	1.80 GHz (3.30 GHz) 8x Gracemont
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.
AMD FX-8370E	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12600HX
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--

Internal Graphics The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
no iGPU	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770
	GPU frequency	0.30 GHz
--	GPU (Turbo)	1.35 GHz
--	GPU Generation	11
	Technology	10 nm
	Max. displays	3
--	Compute units	32
--	Shader	256
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	64 GB
--	DirectX Version	12

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.
no iGPU	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	Decode / Encode
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	Decode / Encode
No	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
No	Codec VP9	Decode / Encode
No	Codec VP8	Decode / Encode
No	Codec AV1	Decode
No	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
No	Codec VC-1	Decode
No	Codec JPEG	Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe The AMD FX-8370E supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12600HX can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
AMD FX-8370E	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12600HX
DDR3-1866	Memory	LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
29.9 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	83.2 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	14.00 MB
8.00 MB	L3 Cache	18.00 MB
--	PCIe version	5.0
--	PCIe lanes	20
--	PCIe Bandwidth	78.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD FX-8370E has a TDP of 95 W, that of the Intel Core i5-12600HX is 55 W.
AMD FX-8370E	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12600HX
95 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	55 W
--	TDP (PL2)	157 W
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	45 W
--	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The AMD FX-8370E has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-12600HX cache has a total of 32.00 MB.
AMD FX-8370E	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-12600HX
32 nm	Technology	10 nm
Unknown	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AM3+	Socket	BGA 1744
AMD-V	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q3/2014	Release date	Q2/2022
170 $	Release price	--

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks

AMD FX-8370E (0%)

Intel Core i5-12600HX (0%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks

AMD FX-8370E (35%)

Intel Core i5-12600HX (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD FX-8370E 8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	8402 (35%)
	Intel Core i5-12600HX 12C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	24105 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD FX-8370E 8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i5-12600HX 12C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	1765 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD FX-8370E 8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i5-12600HX 12C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	8036 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	AMD FX-8370E @ 0.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i5-12600HX Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.35 GHz	691 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD FX-8370E 8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	1284 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12600HX 12C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD FX-8370E 8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	98 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12600HX 12C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD FX-8370E 8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	616 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-12600HX 12C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	0 (0%)

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