Core i5-12500H vs Core i5-5575R
Aggregate performance score
i5-12500H outperforms i5-5575R by a whopping 317% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-5575R and Core i5-12500H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1555 | 522 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 35 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i5 | Intel Alder Lake-P |
| Architecture codename | Broadwell (2014−2019) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| Release date | 15 April 2015 (9 years ago) | 4 January 2022 (2 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i5-5575R and Core i5-12500H 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 12 (Dodeca-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Bus support | 5 GT/s | no data |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 1.1 MB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 18 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 182 mm2 | 217 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-5575R and Core i5-12500H 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 |
| Socket | Intel BGA 1364 | BGA1744 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 45 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5575R and Core i5-12500H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | no data | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i5-5575R and Core i5-12500H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5575R and Core i5-12500H are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5575R and Core i5-12500H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3-1866 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 29.86 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | - | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5575R and Core i5-12500H.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.28 | 13.69 |
| Integrated graphics card | 3.92 | 7.54 |
| Recency | 15 April 2015 | 4 January 2022 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 45 Watt |
i5-12500H has a 317.4% higher aggregate performance score, 92.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, 200% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.
The Core i5-12500H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-5575R in performance tests.
Note that Core i5-5575R is a desktop processor while Core i5-12500H is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-5575R and Core i5-12500H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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