Intel Core i5-12600HL vs AMD Athlon Gold 7220C

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-12600HL and the AMD Athlon Gold 7220C and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-12600HL 12 core processor released in Q3/2022 with the AMD Athlon Gold 7220C which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2022.

The Intel Core i5-12600HL is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD Athlon Gold 7220C clocks with 2.40 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

The 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.

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 i5-12600HL, while the AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Core i5-12600HL has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the AMD Athlon Gold 7220C is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Core i5-12600HL has 27.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD Athlon Gold 7220C is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm.