Apple M2 vs i5-12600HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600HX
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 55 Watt
15.17
+61.4%
Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40

Core i5-12600HX outperforms Apple M2 by an impressive 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600HX and M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking465814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataApple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency26.0944.45
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)no data
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)10 June 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600HX and M2 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz3.48 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)2 MB
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)20 MB
L3 cache18 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data20000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600HX and M2 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1964no data
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600HX and M2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12600HX and M2 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12600HX and M2 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600HX and M2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsApple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12600HX and M2 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12600HX and M2 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12600HX and M2 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600HX and M2.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-12600HX 15.17
+61.4%
Apple M2 9.40

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-12600HX 24096
+61.4%
Apple M2 14933

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.17 9.40
Recency 10 May 2022 10 June 2022
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 20 Watt

i5-12600HX has a 61.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Apple M2, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, and 175% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12600HX is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 in performance tests.


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