Intel Core i5-12600T | Intel Core i7-4600U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-12600T and the Intel Core i7-4600U 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 Intel Core i7-4600U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Intel Core i 4000U (26) |
12 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Haswell U |
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 Intel Core i7-4600U clocks with 2.10 GHz (3.30 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-4600U |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.30 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.30 GHz |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 7.5 |
10 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 20 |
256 | Shader | 160 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-12600T, while the Intel Core i7-4600U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-4600U |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3L-1600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
7.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 6.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-12600T has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-4600U is 15 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 | Intel Core i7-4600U |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 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 Intel Core i7-4600U is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-4600U |
10 nm | Technology | 22 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 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | BGA 1168 |
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 | Q3/2013 |
223 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600T
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600T | Intel Core i7-4600U |
Unknown | Unknown |