Intel Core i5-12600HL vs MediaTek Dimensity 920

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i5-12600HL CPU1 vs CPU2 MediaTek Dimensity 920
Intel Core i5-12600HL MediaTek Dimensity 920

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-12600HL and the MediaTek Dimensity 920 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 MediaTek Dimensity 920 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021.
Intel Core i5 (331) Family Mediatek Dimensity (36)
Intel Core i 12000H (23) CPU group MediaTek Dimensity 900 (3)
12 Generation 2
Alder Lake H Architecture Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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 MediaTek Dimensity 920 clocks with 2.50 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i5-12600HL Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 920
12 Cores 8
16 Threads 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.70 GHz (4.50 GHz)
4x Golden Cove
A-Core 2.50 GHz
2x Cortex-A78
2.00 GHz (3.30 GHz)
8x Gracemont
B-Core 2.00 GHz
6x Cortex-A55

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.

Intel Core i5-12600HL Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 920
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU ARM Mali-G68 MP4
0.40 GHz GPU frequency --
1.30 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
13 GPU Generation Vallhall 2
10 nm Technology 6 nm
4 Max. displays 1
80 Compute units 4
640 Shader 64
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
32 GB Max. GPU Memory --
12.1 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.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU ARM Mali-G68 MP4
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 / Encode
Decode Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode Codec AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-12600HL, while the MediaTek Dimensity 920 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i5-12600HL Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 920
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 Memory LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266
64 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
76.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 44.0 GB/s
No ECC No
9.00 MB L2 Cache --
18.00 MB L3 Cache 2.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version --
28 PCIe lanes --
55.1 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i5-12600HL has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 920 is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i5-12600HL Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 920
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
115 W TDP (PL2) --
60 W TDP up --
35 W TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12600HL has 27.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 920 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm.

Intel Core i5-12600HL Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 920
10 nm Technology 6 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) Armv8-A (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions --
BGA 1744 Socket --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Android
Q3/2022 Release date Q3/2021
-- Release price --
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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.
Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i5-12600HL
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz
768 (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.
Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i5-12600HL
12C 16T @ 3.40 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz
2277 (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.
Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i5-12600HL
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 1.30 GHz
1611 (100%)
MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Dimensity 920
ARM Mali-G68 MP4 @ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i5-12600HL
12C 16T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz
442490 (100%)

AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 8 Benchmark measures the performance of a SoC. AnTuTu benchmarks the CPU, GPU, Memory as well as the UX (User Experience) by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu can benchmark any ARM CPU that runs under Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly compareable if the benchmark has been performed under different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 8 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The evaluation consists of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the RAM and the performance of the internal graphics.
Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i5-12600HL
12C 16T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz
482796 (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.
Intel Core i5-12600HL Intel Core i5-12600HL
12C 16T @ 3.40 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz
4867 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-12600HL MediaTek Dimensity 920
Unknown Unknown

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