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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12500H + AMD Radeon 8050S

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Intel Core i5-12500H

22,625 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon 8050S

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-H mobile processor built on Intel's 10 nm process. It packs 12 physical cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The hybrid architecture combines performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core mix — the data simply shows 12 cores / 16 threads, indicating a mix of P-cores and E-cores typical of Alder Lake. The chip carries 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a mobile part in this class.

The CPU's benchmark results paint a clear picture of its multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, the i5-12500H scores 19840 multi-core and 2801 single-core. The multi-core figure is impressive for a laptop chip, placing it in the 76th percentile against all CPUs. The single-core score of 2801 indicates strong per-thread performance, which matters for lightly-threaded applications like web browsing, office work, and many games. The 3DMark thread scaling tests show a progression from 924 single-thread to 6043 max-threads, with 8-thread scoring 4394 — this means the CPU scales reasonably well up to 8 threads, then gains only modestly beyond that (6043 max vs 4394 at 8 threads, a 37% increase). This suggests diminishing returns beyond 8 cores for many workloads, which is typical for Alder Lake's hybrid design.

PassMark results reinforce this. The multi-thread score of 20625 and integer math score of 71714 show strong sustained throughput. Data compression hits 253431, which is excellent for archive extraction and file handling. Floating point math scores 52227, and extended instructions (AVX, etc.) hit 14965 — these matter for scientific computing, video encoding, and 3D rendering. Single-thread PassMark of 3418 confirms the chip's responsiveness in everyday tasks. The CPU's avgBenchmarkScore of 22625 places it nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (22618, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-1270P (22502, +0.5%) and Intel Core i5-13500H (22468, +0.7%). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U (22791) by 0.7%, but these deltas are all within noise — the i5-12500H is firmly in the upper-midrange of mobile CPUs.

The 45 W TDP is notable. For a laptop processor, this is a moderate power envelope, allowing sustained multi-core loads without excessive thermal throttling. The 10 nm process is older than the 4 nm used in the GPU, but Intel's Alder Lake architecture compensates with high clock speeds and efficient core scheduling. The L3 cache of 18 MB is shared across all cores, which helps with latency-sensitive workloads like gaming and database queries. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though the FACT PACK does not specify maximum capacity or speed. PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes gives ample bandwidth for a discrete GPU (though this build uses an integrated GPU) and NVMe storage.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 8050S is a Strix Halo chip built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. It belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation and was released on January 5, 2025. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. It includes 32 dedicated ray tracing cores, and the FACT PACK lists no tensor cores but the architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 — meaning full hardware ray tracing and mesh shader support.

Clock speeds are 1295 MHz base and 2800 MHz boost. The boost clock is high for an integrated part, which explains the strong compute figures. The GPU delivers 179.2 GPixel/s pixel fill rate and 358.4 GTexel/s texture fill rate. Floating point performance is 11.47 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (at 1:1 ratio), which is a solid figure for a laptop integrated GPU — this is comparable to many discrete mobile GPUs. The memory configuration is "System Shared" — the Radeon 8050S uses shared system memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This means memory bandwidth is "System Dependent," which is a critical caveat: the GPU's real-world memory performance hinges entirely on the laptop's RAM configuration (DDR4 vs DDR5, speed, and dual-channel operation). The die size is 308 mm², and the TDP is 55 W — relatively high for an iGPU, reflecting the large number of compute units.

Benchmark results place this GPU in the 89th percentile against all GPUs, which is remarkably high for an integrated solution. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 65818, and Vulkan scores 58398. The avgBenchmarkScore of 62108 positions it slightly above the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61896, +0.3%) and below the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (63693, -2.5%), AMD Radeon RX 7600M (63775, -2.6%), and AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP (63830, -2.7%). These rivals are all discrete mobile or workstation GPUs, meaning the 8050S is competitive with dedicated graphics — an impressive feat for an IGP. The 55 W TDP is the entire GPU power budget, and since it's an IGP, there are no power connectors and the slot width is listed as IGP.

The pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 358.4 GTexel/s suggest the GPU can handle high-resolution rendering without texture bottlenecks. For 3D rendering workloads, the FP32 performance of 11.47 TFLOPS is the key figure — it indicates the GPU can accelerate Blender, Maya, or CAD viewport tasks, though the shared memory will limit large scene sizes. The 32 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing acceleration, which benefits supported games and DXR-based rendering applications. The PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface is forward-looking, though as an IGP it connects directly to the CPU's memory controller rather than using the discrete PCIe lanes.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU (76th percentile) and GPU (89th percentile) are well-matched, but the combined percentile is 83, suggesting the GPU is the stronger component. In gaming scenarios, the i5-12500H's single-thread score of 924 in 3DMark and 3418 in PassMark single-thread are sufficient to feed the GPU's 11.47 TFLOPS of compute. The CPU's 8-thread 3DMark score of 4394 versus max-thread 6043 indicates that games using 8 or fewer threads will not stress the CPU heavily, leaving headroom for background tasks like streaming or Discord.

The bottleneck analysis hinges on the shared memory architecture of the GPU. Since the Radeon 8050S uses system memory, the CPU and GPU compete for memory bandwidth. The FACT PACK lists memory bandwidth as "System Dependent" — if the laptop is configured with dual-channel DDR5, the GPU will perform near its potential. With single-channel memory, the GPU would be severely bandwidth-starved, and the CPU's dual-channel memory controller would also be impaired. This is the primary potential bottleneck: not the compute capabilities of either component, but the memory subsystem.

In CPU-heavy workloads like video encoding or software compilation, the i5-12500H's 12 cores will be the limiting factor — the GPU's compute units will sit idle. Conversely, in GPU-heavy workloads like 3D rendering or high-resolution gaming, the CPU has sufficient headroom. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5954 and max-thread score of 6043 are close, indicating that the CPU's performance plateaus after 16 threads — this is expected since the chip has 16 threads total. For gaming at high settings, the GPU will be the limiting component at 1080p and above, but the CPU's 2-thread score of 1773 ensures that even poorly-optimized games that rely on 1-2 threads will run acceptably.

The power budget is also a balance consideration. The CPU TDP is 45 W and the GPU TDP is 55 W, totaling 100 W for the compute components alone. This is a significant thermal load for a laptop chassis, and the actual sustained performance will depend on the laptop's cooling solution. The FACT PACK does not list a suggested PSU, but for a laptop this is irrelevant — the battery and power adapter are the constraints. The data suggests the GPU is the stronger performer relative to its peer group (89th percentile vs 76th), so users should expect GPU-bound workloads to scale better than CPU-bound ones.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need a single laptop that can handle both productivity and graphics-intensive tasks. Gamers at 1080p resolution will benefit from the GPU's high percentile ranking and the CPU's strong single-thread performance. Content creators working with video editing software will leverage the CPU's 12 cores and the GPU's compute capability for hardware-accelerated effects. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the multi-threaded performance — the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19840 and PassMark integer math of 71714 indicate fast build times.

Students and office workers will find the CPU's single-thread performance (2801 in Cinebench R23 single-core) more than adequate for document processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The integrated GPU handles 4K video playback and basic image editing without external graphics. Small business workstations that need to run CAD software, data analysis tools, or virtualization will benefit from the 16 threads and the GPU's 11.47 TFLOPS. The 76th CPU percentile and 89th GPU percentile mean this system sits well above average for both compute and graphics, making it suitable for users who want a single machine for work and play without compromising on either.

The 45 W CPU TDP and 55 W GPU TDP suggest this is a performance laptop, not an ultraportable — users should expect a larger chassis with active cooling. The production status is "Active" for both components, indicating ongoing availability. The lack of measured FPS data means gaming performance must be estimated, but the component scores suggest strong 1080p and capable 1440p gaming, with the shared memory being the wildcard for high-resolution textures.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 22625, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. In 3DMark, the scores are 924 single-thread, 1773 for 2 threads, 3139 for 4 threads, 4394 for 8 threads, 5954 for 16 threads, and 6043 for max threads. This scaling shows that doubling from 4 to 8 threads yields a 40% gain, but going from 16 to max threads only adds 1.5% — the chip is saturated at 16 threads. Cinebench R23 multi-core of 19840 and single-core of 2801 are strong numbers; the multi-core result is 7x the single-core, indicating good parallel scaling. PassMark multi-thread of 20625 and single-thread of 3418 corroborate this.

The GPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 62108, in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. Geekbench OpenCL scores 65818 and Vulkan scores 58398. The OpenCL-to-Vulkan ratio of 1.13 suggests the GPU is well-optimized for compute workloads in OpenCL, which is common for AMD architectures. The nearest rivals are all discrete GPUs: the Radeon Pro W6600M is 0.3% slower, the Radeon Pro Vega 56 is 2.5% faster, the RX 7600M is 2.6% faster, and the RX 9060 XT LP is 2.7% faster. This puts the 8050S in the same performance class as mid-range discrete mobile GPUs, which is exceptional for an integrated solution.

The combined percentile of 83 indicates that this pairing is better than 83% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU and GPU are not perfectly balanced — the GPU is 13 percentile points higher — but the gap is manageable. The data shows a system where the GPU outperforms the CPU relative to their respective peer groups, meaning the GPU will be the star in graphics-heavy workloads while the CPU holds its own in general computing.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination. There are zero entries in the measuredFpsUltraByGame field, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false. Therefore, all gaming performance figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results.

Based on the GPU's 89th percentile ranking and its proximity to the RX 7600M (2.6% faster) and Radeon Pro W6600M (0.3% slower), the Radeon 8050S should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with high or ultra settings in most modern games. The 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 179.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for 1080p gaming at 60+ FPS in esports titles and 30-60 FPS in AAA games with ray tracing enabled. The 32 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the shared memory bandwidth will limit ray tracing performance at high resolutions.

At 1440p, the GPU will be challenged by the most demanding titles, but the high boost clock of 2800 MHz helps. The CPU's single-thread score of 924 in 3DMark and 2801 in Cinebench R23 single-core are more than adequate for gaming, as most games are GPU-bound at high settings. The 8-thread score of 4394 ensures smooth performance in games that use multiple threads for physics, AI, and streaming. The shared memory architecture is the primary risk: if the system has single-channel memory, gaming performance could drop by 20-30% due to bandwidth starvation. With dual-channel DDR5, the estimates above should hold.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: How does the GPU compare to discrete graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S is in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, with an avgBenchmarkScore of 62108. It is 0.3% faster than the Radeon Pro W6600M and only 2.6-2.7% slower than the RX 7600M and RX 9060 XT LP.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the Radeon 8050S uses system shared memory. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and bandwidth is "System Dependent."

Q: What is the CPU's best benchmark result?

A: The i5-12500H scores 19840 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2801 in single-core. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 20625.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop processor?

A: This is a mobile processor. The market segment is "Mobile," the build class is "laptop," and the socket is Intel BGA 1744 (a ball grid array for laptop motherboards).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The GPU's performance depends on this memory, since it uses system shared memory.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Radeon 8050S has 32 dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

# Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-12500H CPU with the AMD Radeon 8050S integrated GPU. The CPU is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-H mobile processor, and the GPU is a Strix Halo chip on RDNA 3.5 architecture — the 8050S is an IGP, not a discrete card, meaning it shares the system's memory. The combined percentile is 83, indicating this pairing outperforms 83% of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations.

The tier placement is upper-midrange. The CPU at the 76th percentile is solidly above average for mobile processors, while the GPU at the 89th percentile is near the top for integrated graphics. This is not a flagship gaming laptop — the CPU lacks the highest core counts, and the GPU cannot match top-tier discrete cards like those in the 95th+ percentile — but it is a capable all-rounder that outperforms many budget gaming laptops with entry-level discrete GPUs. The production status is "Active" for both components, and the GPU release date is January 5, 2025, making this a current-generation pairing.

The build class is explicitly "laptop," so there is no desktop upgrade path in the traditional sense. The CPU is soldered (BGA 1744), and the GPU is integrated into the chip package or motherboard. Users cannot swap either component. The 45 W CPU TDP plus 55 W GPU TDP total 100 W of compute power, requiring a laptop with adequate cooling and a sufficiently sized power adapter. The suggested PSU field is null, which is expected for a laptop where the power supply is proprietary.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 89th percentile ranking and 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 performance support 1080p gaming at high settings with frame rates above 60 FPS in most titles. The CPU's 924 single-thread 3DMark score ensures no bottleneck in CPU-light games. However, the shared memory architecture may limit performance in games with large texture pools, and the lack of measured FPS data means these are estimates.

Streaming: The 12-core CPU with a 19840 Cinebench R23 multi-core score can handle game capture, encoding, and streaming simultaneously. The PassMark data compression score of 253431 indicates fast encoding throughput. The GPU's 32 RT cores and Vulkan support can offload some encoding tasks, but the CPU has sufficient headroom for x264 encoding at reasonable presets.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-threaded performance (PassMark multi-thread 20625) handles timeline scrubbing and effect rendering. The GPU's OpenCL score of 65818 accelerates effects, color grading, and export. The shared memory will limit working with very large projects, but 1080p and 4K editing with moderate effects should be smooth.

3D rendering: The GPU's 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 and 358.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide strong viewport performance in Blender and CAD software. The 32 RT cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported renderers. CPU rendering will rely on the 12 cores, with Cinebench R23 multi-core of 19840 indicating reasonable performance for preview renders.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 71714 and 16 threads accelerate compilation of large codebases. The 18 MB L3 cache helps with repetitive build tasks. The PassMark extended instructions score of 14965 indicates good AVX/AVX2 support for scientific computing and data processing.

Student and office work: The single-thread PassMark of 3418 ensures snappy response in word processors, browsers, and spreadsheets. The integrated GPU handles 4K video playback and presentation graphics. The 45 W TDP means the laptop can run quietly under light loads, and the 55 W GPU TDP only engages under graphics-intensive tasks.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12500H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered laptop interface — there is no CPU upgrade path. The platform is Alder Lake-H, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and the GPU uses PCIe 5.0 x16, though as an IGP it connects through the CPU's integrated memory controller rather than discrete PCIe lanes.

The GPU is an integrated part, so it cannot be upgraded. However, the system may support external GPUs via Thunderbolt or similar interfaces, though the FACT PACK does not confirm this. The TDP figures (45 W CPU, 55 W GPU) indicate the laptop's power delivery is designed for a 100 W combined load. The suggested PSU field is null, meaning no specific power supply recommendation exists for this laptop configuration.

A sensible next upgrade for a user is to maximize the memory configuration. Since the GPU uses system shared memory, upgrading from single-channel to dual-channel DDR5 would significantly improve graphics performance — the bandwidth is "System Dependent," and dual-channel operation can double available bandwidth. The CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 means the laptop's motherboard determines which type is used. Users should also consider storage upgrades via the PCIe Gen 4 lanes, as NVMe SSDs will provide fast load times.

Beyond memory and storage, there are no component upgrades available. The production status is "Active," meaning the platform is current, but the BGA socket and integrated GPU mean the entire laptop is the upgrade unit. Users seeking more performance would need to purchase a new laptop with a higher-tier CPU and discrete GPU. The 76th CPU percentile and 89th GPU percentile indicate this system has headroom for most tasks, but it is not future-proof for high-end gaming or professional 3D rendering at maximum settings.

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