Intel Core i5-1240U vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600H

The Intel Core i5-1240U is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.10 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H clocks with 3.20 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

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.

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

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.

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-1240U, while the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Core i5-1240U has a TDP of 9 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Core i5-1240U has 18.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.