Intel Core i5-12600H | Intel Core i7-6700 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-12600H and the Intel Core i7-6700 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-12600H 12 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Intel Core i7-6700 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core i 12000H (23) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000 (24) |
12 | Generation | 6 |
Alder Lake H | Architecture | Skylake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-13600H | Successor | Intel Core i7-7700 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-12600H is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-6700 clocks with 3.40 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-12600H | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700 |
12 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) 4x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.40 GHz (4.00 GHz) |
2.00 GHz (3.30 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
13 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 3 |
80 | Compute units | 24 |
640 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-12600H, while the Intel Core i7-6700 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-12600H | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700 |
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2133 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
9.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
55.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-12600H has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-6700 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-12600H | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
95 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600H has 27.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-6700 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-12600H | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1744 | Socket | LGA 1151 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
311 $ | Release price | 350 $ |
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Intel Core i5-12600H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600H | Intel Core i7-6700 |
Unknown | Unknown |