Intel Core i5-12600T | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-12600T and the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-12600T 6 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
12 | Generation | 1 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-11600T | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-13600T | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-12600T is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (4.60 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 6x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors 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. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 1 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 224 |
256 | Shader | 1792 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
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 / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-12600T, while the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
7.50 MB | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-12600T has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
74 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600T has 25.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
223 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
2.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |