Intel Core i5-12500H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
55.3Single-core57.6
44.1Multi-core39.3
40.5Efficiencyspec-based88.5
50.3iGPU73.7
53.8Platformspec-based32.7
11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12500H5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V wins this laptop processor face-off, 53.7 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+23) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i5-12500H still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12500H
- Stronger multi-core score: 44 vs 39
- 300% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 157% higher Max TDP: 95 W vs 37 W
- 125% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 8 MB
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
- Stronger iGPU score: 74 vs 50
- 187% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,371 vs 1,175
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 62% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 45 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12500H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 17 W+62% |
| Max TDP | 95 W+157% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12500H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+125% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12500H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Iris Xe (80 EU) | Intel Arc 130V |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12500H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / LPDDR5-5200 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12500H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250Bottom 28% | 2,450+9%Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,500+8%Bottom 42% | 9,700Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,655Bottom 41% | 1,650Bottom 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,500+55%Top 46% | 8,700Bottom 29% |
| PassMark | 20,236+13%Top 50% | 17,934Bottom 42% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,175Bottom 42% | 3,371+187%Top 10% |
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