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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12500H + AMD Radeon 740M

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

86%

GPU

88%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12500H

22,625 Benchmark Score

Top 14% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon 740M

12,870 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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Market Position

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

This is a laptop-class pairing built around the Intel Core i5-12500H and the AMD Radeon 740M integrated GPU. The CPU is a 12-core, 16-thread Alder Lake-H part with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the GPU is a recent RDNA 3.0 integrated solution based on the Phoenix2 chip. The data shows this combination sits at the 65th percentile among all builds, indicating a mid-to-upper tier position for everyday and light creative work. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all gaming and application frame rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct testing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a mobile processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 217 mm². It features 12 cores and 16 threads, which is a hybrid arrangement typical of Alder Lake: performance cores handle demanding single-threaded tasks while efficiency cores manage background workloads. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This design is well-suited for both bursty and sustained workloads.

Benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern across thread counts. The 3DMark scores progress from 924 in single-thread to 1,773 for 2 threads, 3,139 for 4 threads, 4,394 for 8 threads, and peak at 6,043 for max threads. This indicates that the CPU gains substantial performance as more threads are utilized, but the gains taper off beyond 8 threads due to the hybrid core arrangement. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,840 versus a single-core score of 2,801 reinforces this: the multicore result is roughly 7 times higher, which is strong for a 45 W mobile part.

In real workloads, the passmark results provide additional context. The multithread score of 20,625 and single-thread score of 3,418 show balanced capabilities. Integer math scores of 71,714 and floating-point math of 52,227 indicate solid number-crunching for productivity apps. Data compression at 253,431 and encryption at 14,749 show reasonable throughput for file archiving and security tasks. The find prime numbers score of 57 is modest, which is expected for a mobile CPU without extreme single-core frequency. The CPU's percentile rank of 76 among all CPUs places it above most current mobile processors, and its average benchmark score of 22,625 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (22,618), just 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1270P (22,502), and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500H (22,468). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U by 0.7% (22,791), but the differences are negligible in real usage.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's 3DMark and Cinebench scores paint a picture of a very capable mobile processor. The 3DMark max-thread score of 6,043 is strong for a 45 W part, while the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,840 puts it in contention with higher-end laptop CPUs. The single-thread Cinebench R23 score of 2,801 is respectable for Alder Lake, meaning everyday tasks like web browsing and office documents will feel responsive. The passmark multithread score of 20,625 corroborates the Cinebench result, and the data encryption score of 14,749 plus extended instructions score of 14,965 indicate solid performance for encryption and SIMD-heavy workloads.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon 740M delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 10,172 and a Vulkan score of 15,568. These scores place it at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12,870. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5100 (12,847, 0.2% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro 455 (12,831, 0.3% ahead), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 (12,830, 0.3% ahead), and AMD Radeon RX 580 (12,928, 0.4% behind). The delta percentages are all within 0.4%, meaning this integrated GPU performs nearly identically to those older discrete cards.

The combined percentile of 65 for this CPU+GPU pairing suggests that while the CPU is above average (76th percentile) and the GPU is slightly above median (53rd percentile), the overall system is constrained by the integrated graphics in graphics-heavy tasks. For CPU-bound workloads like compilation or spreadsheet analysis, the system will perform well above its combined rank, but for 3D rendering or gaming, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's thread count and how does it affect multitasking?

A: The Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 cores and 16 threads. This allows it to handle many simultaneous tasks, as evidenced by the 3DMark max-thread score of 6,043, which is significantly higher than the 4-thread score of 3,139.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U?

A: The two processors have nearly identical average benchmark scores: the i5-12500H scores 22,625 while the Core Ultra 5 135U scores 22,618, a delta of 0%. In practical terms, they are interchangeable for most workloads.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon 740M suitable for video playback and light photo editing?

A: Yes. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 10,172 indicates it can handle hardware-accelerated video decoding and basic image processing. Its Vulkan score of 15,568 also suggests decent compute capability for filters and effects in photo editors.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Radeon 740M uses system shared memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. Its memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," so performance scales with the system's RAM speed and capacity.

Q: How does the Radeon 740M compare to the Radeon RX 580?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12,928, which is 0.4% higher than the 740M's 12,870. The performance difference is negligible, so the 740M can be considered roughly equivalent to that older discrete GPU.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-12500H does not support ECC memory. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the CPU's production status?

A: The CPU is marked as "Active" in production status, meaning it is still a current product. The GPU also carries an "Active" status, with a release date of 2024-01-30.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12500H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not user-upgradeable; any CPU upgrade would require replacing the entire motherboard or system. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but the memory bus is not specified beyond that. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for a single fast NVMe SSD and a discrete GPU if the laptop chassis allows for one.

The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated GPU with a 45 W TDP, matching the CPU's TDP. It has no power connectors and requires no additional PSU headroom beyond what the laptop's power adapter provides. Since the suggested PSU field is null, the power requirements are entirely determined by the laptop's design. The GPU's bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is ample bandwidth for an integrated solution. For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests that adding a discrete GPU (if the laptop supports it via external GPU or a future laptop purchase) would be the most impactful change, given that the CPU is already at the 76th percentile but the GPU is only at the 53rd percentile. Alternatively, upgrading to a laptop with a newer CPU from the same class would yield minimal gains, as the i5-12500H already matches the Core Ultra 5 135U and i5-13500H within 0.7%.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 740M is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture using TSMC's 4 nm process node, with a die size of 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. It has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz. The GPU features 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 render output units. It also includes 4 ray tracing cores, though these are likely modest in capability given the GPU's overall size. The pixel rate is 22.40 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 44.80 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 2.867 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 2.867 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), which is common for RDNA 3.0 consumer parts.

In terms of API support, the GPU is DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning it supports modern rendering features like mesh shaders and variable rate shading. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 10,172 and Vulkan score of 15,568 indicate the GPU is capable of general compute tasks. The Vulkan score being 53% higher than OpenCL suggests the driver overhead is well-managed in Vulkan, which benefits games that use that API. For rendering workloads, the FP32 throughput of 2.867 TFLOPS is modest, so 3D rendering will be slow but functional for small scenes. The GPU's nearest rival, the Radeon RX 580, has a similar average score (12,928 vs 12,870), but the 740M consumes far less power and fits in a laptop form factor, making it a reasonable choice for light gaming and productivity.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing is targeted at users who need a capable laptop for everyday productivity and light creative work. The CPU's 76th percentile rank and strong multicore scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 19,840) make it suitable for software developers compiling code, students running multiple applications, and small business users handling spreadsheets and document editing. The passmark integer math score of 71,714 and floating-point score of 52,227 confirm it can handle complex calculations without stuttering.

The GPU's 53rd percentile rank means it is not a gaming powerhouse, but it can handle older titles and esports games at lower settings. For content creators, the GPU's OpenCL score of 10,172 allows for basic video editing and photo manipulation, though 4K editing or heavy effects will be slow. The build's combined 65th percentile indicates it is a balanced system for general use, but users who prioritize gaming or 3D rendering should look for a discrete GPU. The target audience is therefore: students needing a reliable laptop for coursework, developers working on code that benefits from 16 threads, and office workers who want a responsive system for multitasking.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows a CPU-heavy system. The CPU sits at the 76th percentile while the GPU is at the 53rd percentile, meaning the GPU is the bottleneck for graphics-intensive workloads. In gaming, the CPU's strong single-thread score (Cinebench R23 single-core of 2,801) will not be the limiting factor; instead, the GPU's modest FP32 throughput will cap frame rates. For CPU-bound tasks like video encoding or software compilation, the CPU will perform at a high level, and the GPU will not interfere.

The 3DMark scores illustrate this imbalance: the CPU's max-thread score of 6,043 is 6.5 times its single-thread score of 924, showing excellent scaling. However, the GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 15,568 is only about 1.5 times its OpenCL score of 10,172, which is typical for an integrated GPU. In a gaming scenario, the GPU will be the first to saturate, especially at higher resolutions. The lack of measured FPS data means we cannot quantify this directly, but the percentile gap (76 vs 53) is strong evidence that the GPU limits gaming performance. For productivity, the CPU will not bottleneck the GPU because most office and development tasks are not GPU-intensive.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") featuring an Intel Core i5-12500H CPU and an AMD Radeon 740M integrated GPU. The CPU is an Alder Lake-H mobile processor with 12 cores and 16 threads, running at up to 4.50 GHz boost. The GPU is a recent RDNA 3.0 integrated solution based on the Phoenix2 chip, released on 2024-01-30. The combined percentile is 65, placing this system in the upper-middle range of all builds. The CPU's average benchmark score of 22,625 puts it in the 76th percentile, while the GPU's average score of 12,870 places it in the 53rd percentile. This means the system is well-suited for CPU-heavy workloads, but graphics performance is only average for a modern laptop. The build is best described as a productivity-focused laptop with integrated graphics that can handle light gaming.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's Vulkan score of 15,568 suggests it can handle esports titles at 1080p with low-to-medium settings, but frame rates will likely be in the 30-60 FPS range for demanding games. No measured FPS data exists, so these are estimates from the benchmark scores.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,840 provide enough headroom to encode video while gaming, but the GPU's modest performance may require lowering game settings to maintain a stable stream.

Video editing: The passmark floating-point score of 52,227 and the CPU's 76th percentile rank indicate smooth timeline scrubbing and basic effect rendering in 1080p. 4K editing will be sluggish due to the GPU's limited compute.

3D rendering: The GPU's FP32 performance of 2.867 TFLOPS is low, so rendering times will be long for complex scenes. The CPU's multicore strength (3DMark max-thread of 6,043) helps with CPU-based renderers, but GPU-accelerated rendering is not this system's strength.

Software development: The 16 threads and integer math score of 71,714 make compilation fast. The CPU's nearest rival, the Core Ultra 5 135U, scores nearly identically (delta 0%), so this is a top-tier mobile CPU for coding.

Student and office work: The single-thread score of 3,418 in passmark ensures snappy responsiveness in word processors, spreadsheets, and web browsers. The GPU's OpenCL score of 10,172 handles video playback and presentation graphics without issue.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all frame rate figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 15,568 and OpenCL score of 10,172 indicate it performs similarly to an AMD Radeon RX 580 (average score 12,928, delta -0.4%). This suggests that at 1080p with ultra settings, most modern AAA titles will run at 20-40 FPS, while esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends could reach 60-90 FPS at medium settings. The CPU's strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core of 2,801) prevents bottlenecking in CPU-bound games, but the GPU's 8 ROPs and 2.867 TFLOPS will limit pixel throughput and fill rate. At 1440p, frame rates would drop further, likely making the experience unplayable for demanding games. Since this is a laptop with integrated graphics, the system memory speed will also affect GPU performance, as the memory type is "System Shared." Users should expect playable performance only for older or less demanding games at 720p or 1080p with reduced settings.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12500H + AMD Radeon 740M

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Build Overview

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