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Intel Core i5-8260U | Intel Core i5-12500H | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-8260U or Intel Core i5-12500H - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-8260U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-8260U was released in Q4/2019. The Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12500H was released in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Core i 8000U (KL) (7) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000H (23) |
8 | Generation | 12 |
Kaby Lake U Refresh | Architecture | Alder Lake H |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-7260U | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-11500H |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-13500H |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-8260U is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz (3.90 GHz). The Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-8260U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12500H |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.60 GHz (3.90 GHz) | A-Core | 2.80 GHz (4.50 GHz) 4x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz (3.30 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 620 | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 13 |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
24 | Compute units | 80 |
192 | Shader | 640 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 620 | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-8260U supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12500H can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-8260U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12500H |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 9.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 28 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 55.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-8260U has a TDP of 15 W, that of the Intel Core i5-12500H is 45 W. |
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Intel Core i5-8260U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12500H |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-8260U has a 6.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-12500H cache has a total of 27.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-8260U | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12500H |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
BGA 1528 | Socket | BGA 1744 |
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, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
297 $ | Release price | 311 $ |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8260U
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500H
12C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-8260U | Intel Core i5-12500H |
Unknown | Unknown |