Intel Core i5-12600H

The Intel Core i5-12600H is a mobile 12th Gen Core processor manufactured by Intel on its 10 nm Alder Lake-H architecture. It combines 12 cores and 16 threads, with a 2.70 GHz base clock and a 4.50 GHz boost clock. The chip has a 45 W TDP, uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, and is aimed at the mobile segment. In the database, it sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an aggregate benchmark score of 28666. That aggregate score is effectively tied with four nearby rivals: the Intel Core i5-12600 (28654, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (28631, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28591, 0.3% delta), and AMD EPYC 7203P (28583, 0.3% delta).

Benchmark Performance

The aggregate benchmark score is 28666, and the nearest rival data shows how tight the group is. The Intel Core i5-12600 posts an aggregate score of 28654, making the delta 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is at 28631, a 0.1% delta; the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT and AMD EPYC 7203P are at 28591 and 28583, both with a 0.3% delta. In aggregate, this mobile processor lands in the same performance band as those parts.

Looking at Cinebench, the multi-core results are 1810 in R15, 7542 in R20, and 17958 in R23. The single-core results are 255, 1064, and 2535 in the same three versions. The PassMark multithread score is 21128, and the PassMark single-thread score is 3453. Across these workloads, the chip shows a large and consistent advantage for multi-threaded execution. The 86th percentile ranking reinforces the picture: the majority of CPUs in the database are below this chip in overall performance.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The single-thread scores are healthy: Cinebench R15 255, R20 1064, R23 2535, and PassMark single-thread 3453. The multi-thread scores are much higher: Cinebench R15 1810, R20 7542, R23 17958, and PassMark multithread 21128. This pattern is typical of a part with 12 cores and 16 threads: work that scales across cores will see a far larger throughput number than work that depends on one core.

The PassMark sub-tests show where this split matters. Integer math scores 71168, floating-point math 51264, and extended instruction scores 14508. Data compression scores 247404, random string sorting 27653, and data encryption scores 14799. These are high parallel throughput numbers. The physics score is 1262. The find-prime-numbers score is 71, a much lower result that highlights how a specialized workload does not benefit from the same parallel scaling. For real use, this means the i5-12600H is strongest when the application can use many threads, while remaining competent in single-thread-driven tasks such as general responsiveness.

Power and Thermals

The defining power figure in the data is the 45 W TDP. That places the i5-12600H in a performance-oriented mobile power class. A 45 W TDP indicates a significant cooling requirement; it is not an ultra-low-power-class part. The physical basis for that power class is an Intel 10 nm process with a die size of 217 mm². These figures, combined with the 12-core/16-thread design and the 45 W TDP, indicate a chip designed for sustained multi-core workloads. The integrated graphics, Iris Xe 80EU, also runs in the same package, adding to the thermal envelope. The BGA 1744 socket means the cooling solution is part of the laptop design and cannot be serviced by replacing the CPU cooler.

Platform and Compatibility

The platform is built around Intel BGA 1744. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5, in a dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory is not supported. For expansion, the CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The integrated graphics are Intel Iris Xe 80EU.

The cache layout is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The multiplier is locked, so end-user overclocking is not supported. The production status is active, and the part number is SRLCZ. Because the package is BGA 1744, the upgrade path is at the platform level rather than a simple CPU swap; a laptop based on this chip is tied to its original board.

Who Should Consider It

The aggregate score of 28666 and the 86th percentile ranking show a broadly capable processor. For users running multi-threaded creation workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17958 and the PassMark multithread score of 21128 are the relevant data. Rendering, video encoding, and 3D simulation workloads can use the 16 threads and the 18 MB shared L3. The PassMark data compression score of 247404 and random string sorting score of 27653 also support high-throughput data tasks.

For office use, the single-thread scores of 2535 in Cinebench R23 and 3453 in PassMark are relevant, along with the data compression score of 247404 for file operations. For gaming, the single-thread-oriented Cinebench R23 score of 2535 and the integer math score of 71168 are useful indicators. The Intel Iris Xe 80EU integrated graphics add basic graphics capability without requiring a discrete GPU. The lower find-prime-numbers score of 71 is a reminder that this is not a chip optimized for specialized prime-number workloads.

This processor fits a performance laptop role: 45 W TDP, mobile BGA package, 12 cores, and 16 threads. Users who need an overclockable chip or a swappable CPU should look elsewhere, because the multiplier is locked and the socket is BGA 1744.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the i5-12600H use?

A: It uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket.

Q: What memory types does it support?

A: It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What integrated graphics does it have?

A: The integrated graphics are Intel Iris Xe 80EU.

Q: How does its aggregate score compare with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X?

A: The i5-12600H scores 28666, while the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 28631, giving a 0.1% delta in aggregate.

Q: What is the TDP?

A: The TDP is 45 W.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No, the multiplier is locked.