Ultra 5 245K vs i5-12600HE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600HE
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
15.49
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.64
+78.4%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Core i5-12600HE by an impressive 78% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600HE and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking448175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.36
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency32.4120.82
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600HE and Core Ultra 5 245K 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1614
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die size217 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600HE and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 17441851
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600HE and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++
SIPP-+

Security technologies

Core i5-12600HE and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12600HE and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600HE and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIris Xe 80EUArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600HE and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i5-12600HE 15.49
Ultra 5 245K 27.64
+78.4%

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.

i5-12600HE 24599
Ultra 5 245K 43908
+78.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.49 27.64
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 16 14
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

i5-12600HE has 14.3% more threads, and 177.8% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 78.4% higher aggregate performance score, 16.7% more physical cores, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12600HE in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-12600HE is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12600HE and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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