Intel Core i7-6970HQ vs Intel Core i5-12500HL

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-6970HQ and the Intel Core i5-12500HL and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i7-6970HQ 4 core processor released in Q1/2016 with the Intel Core i5-12500HL which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2022.

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-12500HL clocks with 2.50 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.

The 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.

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.

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.

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-6970HQ, while the Intel Core i5-12500HL supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-12500HL is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-12500HL is at 27.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.