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Intel Core i5-12500H

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The Intel Core i5-12500H and AMD Radeon 860M form a laptop pairing that sits in the upper-midrange of the benchmark database, with a combined percentile of 74. The CPU is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-H mobile processor with 12 cores and 16 threads, while the GPU is a modern RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics solution from AMD's Krackan Point chip. This combination targets users who need a balance of multi-threaded CPU performance and respectable integrated graphics without a discrete GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance tier of the Intel Core i5-12500H?

A: The CPU has a percentile rank of 76 against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 22625. This places it in the upper quarter of all processors, making it a solid mid-to-high performer for mobile workloads.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 860M compare to dedicated graphics cards?

A: The GPU has a percentile rank of 72 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26401. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which scores 26421, a delta of only -0.1%, meaning the integrated Radeon 860M essentially matches a low-end dedicated mobile GPU.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for this laptop build is 74. This indicates that the pairing outperforms roughly three-quarters of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the i5-12500H?

A: The processor has 12 cores and 16 threads, based on Intel's Alder Lake architecture. It features a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: What is the architecture and process node of the Radeon 860M?

A: The GPU is based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. It has a boost clock of 3000 MHz and contains 8 ray tracing cores and 512 shading units.

Q: Does this processor support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is unlocked in the fact pack, but the field "multiplierUnlocked" is false. This indicates the CPU is locked and does not support user overclocking.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this pairing. All FPS discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the Radeon 860M's Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 and OpenCL score of 22759 suggest it can handle esports titles at moderate settings. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking and its near-identical performance to the MX550 (delta -0.1%) indicate that it is not built for ultra-high refresh rates in demanding titles, but it can provide playable frame rates in less graphically intense games.

Streaming and content creation benefit heavily from the CPU's multi-threaded power. The i5-12500H scores 19840 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8332 in R20 multi-core, which places it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. This headroom allows for software encoding of streams while gaming, though the integrated GPU will be the limiting factor for any GPU-accelerated encoding tasks.

Video editing workflows will see strong CPU performance for timeline operations and rendering, with the PassMark multi-thread score of 20625 and data compression score of 253431. However, the Radeon 860M's 16 ROPs and 32 TMUs mean that GPU-accelerated effects and previews will rely on the integrated graphics' modest throughput, which is comparable to the MX550 but far from a high-end discrete solution.

3D rendering is a mixed bag. The CPU's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1999 and R23 multi-core score of 19840 provide solid CPU-based rendering capabilities. The GPU, however, with FP32 performance of 3.072 TFLOPS, will struggle with GPU-accelerated renderers that demand more raw compute power, making CPU rendering the more viable path.

Software development workloads will find the 12 cores and 16 threads of the i5-12500H highly capable for compilation tasks. The PassMark integer math score of 71714 and extended instructions score of 14965 indicate strong integer throughput for code compilation, while the 76th percentile ranking ensures smooth multitasking across IDEs and virtual machines.

Student and office work represents the sweet spot for this pairing. The i5-12500H's single-thread performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3418 and 3DMark single-thread score of 924, handles productivity applications with ease. The integrated Radeon 860M is more than sufficient for spreadsheet rendering, browser acceleration, and video playback, delivering a responsive experience without the power draw of a discrete GPU.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12500H is a mobile processor built on the Alder Lake-H architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 217 mm². It features a hybrid design with 12 cores and 16 threads, combining performance and efficiency cores to balance power consumption and throughput. The base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz allow it to scale from light workloads to demanding multi-threaded tasks within its 45-watt TDP envelope.

Cache hierarchy is substantial, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache pool helps feed the 16 threads during data-heavy operations, evidenced by the PassMark data compression score of 253431. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though the lack of ECC support makes it unsuitable for error-sensitive server workloads.

Benchmark data shows a clear scaling pattern across thread counts. The 3DMark scores progress from 924 in single-thread to 1773 in 2-threads, 3139 in 4-threads, 4394 in 8-threads, and plateau at 6043 in max-threads. This indicates efficient thread scaling up to 8 threads, with diminishing returns beyond that point as the efficiency cores contribute less performance per core than the performance cores.

In real-world terms, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19840 places the i5-12500H in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, making it comparable to desktop processors from a few generations ago. The PassMark physics score of 1018 and find prime numbers score of 57 indicate that while integer and floating-point math are strong (52227 and 71714 respectively), the processor is not optimized for every workload type.

The nearest rivals paint a picture of tight competition. The Core Ultra 5 135U scores 22618 (0% delta), the Core i7-1270P scores 22502 (0.5% delta), the Core i5-13500H scores 22468 (0.7% delta), and the Ryzen 5 7535U scores 22791 (-0.7% delta). This means the i5-12500H is statistically tied with its closest competitors, with less than 1% separating all four processors.

Who Should Build It

Gamers playing at 1080p with medium settings will find the Radeon 860M adequate for esports and older titles, given its GPU percentile of 72 and its parity with the MX550 (delta -0.1%). The integrated graphics will not drive high refresh rates in AAA titles, but for casual gaming or competitive shooters at lower settings, the pairing is viable.

Content creators working with 1080p video will benefit from the CPU's strong multi-core scores. The 19840 Cinebench R23 multi-core result means rendering timelines and exporting projects will be efficient, while the integrated GPU handles previews and basic effects. For creators who prioritize CPU-heavy workflows over GPU acceleration, this is a sensible laptop configuration.

Software developers and data analysts will appreciate the 12 cores and 16 threads for compilation and parallel processing. The PassMark multithread score of 20625 and encryption score of 14749 show robust throughput for build servers, containerized workflows, and data processing tasks, all within a mobile form factor.

Students and professionals in office environments need a machine that handles multitasking, document editing, and web browsing without lag. The i5-12500H's single-thread score of 3418 in PassMark ensures responsive application switching, while the integrated GPU provides smooth UI rendering. This pairing is practical for a small business workstation laptop where discrete graphics are unnecessary.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance between the i5-12500H and Radeon 860M is heavily skewed toward CPU-bound workloads. The CPU's 76th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 72nd percentile shows a relatively even tier, but the nature of the workloads determines which component limits performance. In CPU-intensive tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering, the i5-12500H will be the primary driver, with the GPU handling only display output and minor acceleration.

For gaming, the bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU. The Radeon 860M's 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 16 ROPs limit pixel throughput to 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate to 96.00 GTexel/s. Even though the CPU can easily feed the GPU with data, the integrated graphics will cap frame rates in most 3D titles. The absence of measured FPS data means estimates must rely on the GPU's 72nd percentile, which suggests playable but not high-refresh gaming.

The memory bandwidth being "System Dependent" further exacerbates the GPU bottleneck in gaming scenarios. Since the Radeon 860M uses system shared memory, its performance scales with the laptop's RAM speed and configuration. This means a laptop with slower DDR4 memory will see worse gaming performance than one with faster DDR5, despite identical CPU and GPU silicon.

In productivity workloads, the CPU is the limiting factor for heavy multi-threaded tasks, but the GPU can bottleneck certain operations. For example, while the CPU can handle data compression at 253431 in PassMark, GPU-accelerated tasks like video encoding in some codecs will rely on the 860M's compute units, which are far weaker than the CPU's raw integer throughput.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i5-12500H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not upgradeable in the traditional sense, and any future processor upgrade would require a new laptop motherboard or an entirely new system. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, so users can potentially upgrade RAM capacity, but not the CPU itself.

For the GPU, the Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no power connectors and a slot width of "IGP." This makes it impossible to upgrade the graphics solution independently. The only path to better graphics performance is through an external GPU enclosure, which would connect via the CPU's PCIe Gen 4 lanes (20 lanes CPU only) or the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

The CPU's TDP of 45 watts and the GPU's TDP of 15 watts combine for a total of 60 watts of power draw for the core components. This is a modest power envelope for a laptop, leaving headroom for the rest of the system. The fact pack lists no suggested PSU, which is typical for mobile platforms where the power delivery is integrated into the laptop's design.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system memory, since the GPU's performance is directly tied to shared system memory bandwidth. Upgrading from DDR4 to DDR5, or increasing capacity to enable dual-channel operation, could yield tangible gains in GPU-bound tasks. Additionally, an external GPU via the PCIe interface would provide the most significant performance uplift for gaming or rendering.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-12500H demonstrates consistent performance across multiple benchmark suites. In 3DMark, it scores 5954 in 16-thread tests, 1773 in 2-threads, 3139 in 4-threads, 4394 in 8-threads, 6043 in max-threads, and 924 in single-thread. These scores show a typical multi-core scaling curve, with the max-thread score being only slightly higher than the 16-thread score, indicating that the 12-core/16-thread configuration is fully utilized.

Cinebench results reinforce the CPU's multi-core strength. The R23 multi-core score of 19840 is particularly strong for a mobile processor, while the R23 single-core score of 2801 shows competitive per-core performance. The R20 scores of 8332 multi-core and 1176 single-core, along with R15 scores of 1999 multi-core and 282 single-core, follow the expected scaling pattern.

PassMark tests reveal specialized strengths. The data compression score of 253431 and integer math score of 71714 are standout figures, while floating-point math at 52227 and extended instructions at 14965 are also solid. The random string sorting score of 28099 and data encryption score of 14749 round out the picture, though the find prime numbers score of 57 is notably weaker.

The AMD Radeon 860M's benchmark results are limited to two Geekbench tests. The Vulkan score of 30043 and OpenCL score of 22759 place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 26401 nearly matches the MX550's 26421 (delta -0.1%) and is within 1.1% of the RTX A4000's 26683, showing that this integrated GPU punches above its class.

The combined percentile of 74 reflects the sum of these parts. The CPU's 76th percentile and GPU's 72nd percentile combine to create a laptop that excels at CPU-heavy tasks while providing adequate integrated graphics performance. The lack of measured FPS data means this combined percentile is the primary performance indicator for the pairing.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-12500H with the AMD Radeon 860M in a laptop form factor, as indicated by the buildClass field. The CPU is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-H mobile processor with 12 cores and 16 threads, while the GPU is an integrated RDNA 3.5 solution from AMD's Krackan Point chip. The combination achieves a combined percentile rank of 74, meaning it outperforms 74% of all recorded CPU+GPU pairings in the database.

The class of this build is distinctly mobile, designed for laptops where power efficiency and thermal management are critical. The CPU's 45-watt TDP and the GPU's 15-watt TDP keep the total power draw manageable for a thin-and-light chassis. The GPU's integrated nature means no discrete graphics card is present, making this a unified IGP solution.

In terms of tier, the 74th combined percentile places this pairing in the upper-midrange of laptop configurations. The CPU is the stronger component at the 76th percentile, while the GPU at the 72nd percentile is slightly weaker but still respectable for an integrated solution. This is a balanced pairing for productivity, development, and light gaming, but not for high-end gaming or professional GPU rendering.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. It is part of the Navi III IGP generation, specifically designed for Strix Point mobile platforms. The GPU has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz, with a TDP of 15 watts.

Memory configuration is entirely system-dependent, with the GPU using shared system memory for both capacity and bandwidth. The memory type, size, and bus width are all "System Shared," and bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent." This means the GPU's performance is heavily influenced by the laptop's RAM speed and whether dual-channel mode is active.

Compute resources include 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The GPU's FP32 performance is 3.072 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating no half-rate FP16 penalty.

Ray tracing is supported with 8 dedicated RT cores, and the GPU is compliant with DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This modern API support ensures compatibility with the latest games and rendering software, though the limited compute resources mean ray tracing will be a feature more than a performance highlight.

Benchmark scores show the 860M achieving a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Vulkan score of 30043. Its average benchmark score of 26401 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the MX550 (26421, delta -0.1%) and RTX 5060 (26331, delta 0.3%). This indicates that the integrated 860M performs on par with entry-level discrete mobile GPUs, making it a viable option for users who want to avoid the cost and power of a separate graphics chip.

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