Intel Core i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 7 8840H | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-12500H or AMD Ryzen 7 8840H - 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 Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12500H was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840H has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840H was released in Q1/2024. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (70) |
Intel Core i 12000H (23) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8040 (20) |
12 | Generation | 7 |
Alder Lake H | Architecture | Hawk Point (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-11500H | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-13500H | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500H is 2.80 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840H has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 8840H is at 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-12500H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840H |
12 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz (4.50 GHz) 4x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Zen 4 |
1.80 GHz (3.30 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i5-12500H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840H |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-12500H or AMD Ryzen 7 8840H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
13 | GPU Generation | 3 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 4 |
80 | Compute units | 12 |
640 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-12500H can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840H supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-12500H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840H |
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
9.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
55.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-12500H is 45 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840H has a TDP of 28 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-12500H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840H |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
115 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 20 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12500H is manufactured in 10 nm and has 27.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840H is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-12500H | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840H |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
BGA 1744 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
311 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840H
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 7 8840H |
Unknown | Lenovo Yoga 7 |