Intel Core i5-12600T | Apple M2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-12600T and the Apple M2 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 M2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-11600T | Predecessor | Apple M1 |
Intel Core i5-13600T | Successor | Apple M3 |
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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 M2 clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
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 | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
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 i5-12600T | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 2 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
32 | Compute units | 160 |
256 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 24 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 M2 (10 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 M2 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 24 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 | 20.00 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 M2 is 20 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 M2 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
74 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600T has 25.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple M2 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
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, iPadOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
223 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
2.10 GHz |
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Apple M2 |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |