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88%
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93%
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Intel Core i5-12600H

28,882 Benchmark Score
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26,401 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i5-12600H + AMD Radeon 860M — Laptop Benchmark Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12600H paired with the AMD Radeon 860M represents a mobile computing platform that blends a 12th-generation hybrid-core processor with a modern integrated graphics solution built on RDNA 3.5. Data for this exact combination includes CPU and GPU benchmark scores, percentile rankings, and architecture details, but no measured frame rates exist for this pairing — all gaming performance discussions are therefore estimates derived from synthetic benchmark results.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12600H 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 12 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that leverages the hybrid architecture of Alder Lake, combining performance cores and efficiency cores to balance throughput with power draw. The base clock runs at 2.70 GHz, boosting up to 4.50 GHz under load, while the TDP is rated at 45 W — a figure typical for high-performance laptop processors designed for thicker chassis or gaming notebooks.

Cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache structure supports the processor's ability to handle multi-threaded workloads without constantly reaching into system memory. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5, both dual-channel, though no specific bandwidth figure is provided. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes available from the CPU, which allows for fast NVMe storage and discrete GPU connections in laptops that implement them.

The benchmark data paints a clear picture of the CPU's capabilities. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score reaches 20072, while single-core hits 2833. These numbers indicate strong multi-threaded performance for a mobile chip, placing it in the upper tier of laptop processors. The Cinebench R20 results show 8430 multi-core and 1189 single-core, while R15 scores are 2023 multi-core and 285 single-core. PassMark results further detail the workload profile: multi-thread score of 21128, single-thread of 3453, integer math at 71168, floating-point math at 51264, and data compression at 247404. Encryption performance comes in at 14799, extended instructions at 14508, and random string sorting at 27653. Physics simulation scores 1262, and prime number finding is 71.

When compared to nearest rivals, the i5-12600H sits remarkably close to the Intel Core i9-13900H, with an average benchmark score of 28882 versus 28886 — a delta of 0%. This near-identical performance suggests that for many workloads, the higher-tier i9 model offers little practical advantage over this i5. Against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, the i5-12600H trails by just 0.2% (28882 vs 28940), while it leads the Intel Core i7-12650H by 0.2% (28882 vs 28815). The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is slightly ahead by 0.7% (28882 vs 29093). These tight deltas indicate that the i5-12600H occupies a performance tier where generational and segment differences are minimal in aggregate benchmarks.

The 81st percentile versus all CPUs places this processor firmly in the upper quartile of all processors, meaning it outperforms roughly four out of five CPUs in the database. For real workloads, this translates to snappy application responsiveness, solid multi-tasking capability across 16 threads, and enough single-core headroom for tasks like web browsing and office applications that rely on burst performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's strong single-thread score of 2833 in Cinebench R23 and 3453 in PassMark single-thread suggests it can feed frames quickly in CPU-bound scenarios. However, the integrated GPU's performance ceiling becomes the limiting factor at high refresh rates, particularly at higher resolutions. Estimated frame rates would likely support 60 fps in less demanding titles at 1080p, but competitive 144 Hz gaming would require reduced settings or lower resolutions.

Streaming: The 12-core, 16-thread configuration with a multi-thread score of 21128 in PassMark provides ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The CPU's 45 W TDP indicates it can sustain heavy workloads, and data compression performance of 247404 suggests efficient handling of stream encoding tasks. The integrated GPU's lack of dedicated encoding hardware comparable to discrete solutions means CPU-based encoding would be the primary path, which this processor handles well.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 indicates strong rendering performance for export tasks. The combination of 18 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 or DDR5) supports timeline scrubbing and effect processing. Floating-point math performance of 51264 assists with color grading and filter operations, making this a viable entry-level video editing platform for 1080p projects.

3D rendering: The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2023 and R20 score of 8430 show consistent scaling across render benchmarks. For CPU-based rendering engines, this processor would handle moderate complexity scenes, though the integrated GPU's 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance means GPU-accelerated rendering is limited compared to discrete graphics. Complex scenes with high polygon counts would still be workable but slower than dedicated GPU systems.

Software development: The balanced mix of single-thread performance (3453 PassMark) and multi-thread capability (21128 PassMark) suits compilation tasks, which often alternate between single-threaded and multi-threaded phases. Extended instruction performance of 14508 supports modern code with SIMD optimizations. Data encryption at 14799 and integer math at 71168 provide solid foundations for database operations and algorithm-heavy development work.

Student and office work: The single-thread Cinebench R23 score of 2833 ensures responsive everyday computing. Spreadsheet calculations, document processing, and browser-based workloads rely heavily on single-core performance, which this CPU delivers. The 45 W TDP means laptops using this chip may require active cooling, potentially affecting portability expectations, but the performance justifies the power draw for productivity-focused users.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation, specifically the Strix Point Mobile variant, and uses the Krackan Point chip. The GPU operates with a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz, with system shared memory — meaning there is no dedicated VRAM.

The memory configuration is entirely system-dependent, with bandwidth and size determined by the host laptop's RAM. This is a critical limitation: performance scales with system memory speed and capacity, so a laptop with faster DDR5 will yield better GPU performance than one with slower DDR4. The GPU interfaces via PCIe 4.0 x8, which provides adequate bandwidth for an integrated solution.

Compute resources include 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units. Ray tracing hardware is present with 8 RT cores, a feature that enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported games, though the overall compute power limits the complexity of ray-traced scenes. Pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 3.072 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, indicating a 1:1 ratio rather than the doubled FP16 throughput seen on some architectures.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a Geekbench OpenCL result of 22759 and a Vulkan score of 30043. The average benchmark score is 26401, placing the 860M at the 72nd percentile versus all GPUs. This means it outperforms nearly three-quarters of the GPUs in the database, which is notable for an integrated solution. Against nearest rivals, the picture is intriguing: the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, a delta of -0.1% from the 860M, indicating essentially identical performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 26331, 0.3% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, 0.6% ahead, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 scores 26683, 1.1% ahead. These comparisons suggest the 860M performs at the level of entry-level discrete GPUs from recent generations, despite being integrated.

The TDP is rated at 15 W, which is remarkably low for the performance delivered. This efficiency comes from the 4 nm process node and RDNA 3.5 architecture. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game APIs and features like DirectX Raytracing and Variable Rate Shading.

Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the i5-12600H with the Radeon 860M creates an interesting balance where the CPU significantly outperforms the GPU in relative terms. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking versus all CPUs contrasts with the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking, indicating the processor is the stronger component. In gaming workloads, this means the GPU will be the primary bottleneck — the CPU can easily feed frames, but the integrated GPU's compute ceiling of 3.072 TFLOPS will limit frame rates.

The combined percentile is 77, reflecting the overall system tier. For CPU-intensive tasks like video encoding, software compilation, or multi-threaded rendering, the i5-12600H operates near its full potential, with the GPU playing a minimal role. For gaming, the GPU's system-shared memory architecture means performance depends heavily on the laptop's RAM configuration — faster dual-channel memory will reduce the bottleneck, while single-channel or slow memory will exacerbate it.

The 45 W CPU TDP combined with the 15 W GPU TDP suggests a total power draw that is manageable for a laptop power supply. However, the CPU's performance in multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench R23 (20072) indicates sustained boost behavior that requires adequate cooling. If the laptop's thermal solution cannot sustain the CPU's boost clocks, the balance shifts — the CPU's effective performance drops, potentially making it more equal to the GPU in relative terms.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps entries, so all frame rate discussions are estimates derived from benchmark scores. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 and OpenCL score of 22759 provide a baseline for GPU compute capability, while the CPU's single-thread performance of 2833 in Cinebench R23 ensures minimal CPU-side frame pacing issues.

At 1080p with ultra settings, estimated performance would likely land between 30-50 fps in modern AAA titles, depending on the game's optimization and the laptop's memory configuration. Esports titles like League of Legends or Counter-Strike 2, which are less GPU-demanding, could potentially reach 60-100 fps at 1080p with medium-to-high settings. The GPU's 8 RT cores enable ray tracing, but given the 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, ray-traced scenes would likely run at very low frame rates, making DLSS-style upscaling unavailable (no tensor cores present, though FSR could be used via Vulkan/DirectX). At 1440p, the GPU would struggle significantly, with most titles dropping below 30 fps at ultra settings. Lowering to 720p or using upscaling techniques would be necessary for playable frame rates in demanding games.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets mobile users who need strong CPU performance without the weight and power draw of a discrete GPU. Students in engineering or computer science programs would benefit from the 12-core/16-thread CPU for compilation and simulation tasks, while the integrated GPU handles casual gaming and media playback. Small business workstations requiring spreadsheet processing, database management, and productivity software would find the i5-12600H's single-thread score of 3453 in PassMark more than sufficient.

Content creators working with 1080p video editing or photo processing would appreciate the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20072 for export rendering, though GPU-accelerated effects would be limited by the 860M's 512 shading units. Software developers writing multi-threaded applications can leverage the 16 threads for parallel builds, while the GPU's Vulkan 1.4 and DirectX 12 Ultimate support enables graphics programming with modern APIs.

Gamers seeking a low-power laptop for 1080p esports titles or older AAA games would find this pairing acceptable, provided they manage settings expectations. Users who need high-refresh gaming at 1440p or above should seek a discrete GPU solution instead. The 72nd GPU percentile indicates this is not a gaming-first platform, but rather a balanced mobile workstation with gaming capability as a secondary function.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 28882, placing it at the 81st percentile versus all CPUs. This score positions it nearly identically to the Intel Core i9-13900H (28886, 0% delta), slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940, -0.2%), and ahead of the Intel Core i7-12650H (28815, +0.2%). The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H leads this group at 29093, a 0.7% advantage. These deltas, all within 1%, indicate that the i5-12600H is competitive with much newer and higher-tier processors in aggregate performance.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 26401, at the 72nd percentile versus all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 with 26421, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the integrated 860M matches a discrete entry-level GPU. The RTX 5060 trails by 0.3% with 26331, while the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary leads by 0.6% at 26553, and the RTX A4000 leads by 1.1% at 26683. The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, but both components sit above the median of their respective categories.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform — no socketed upgrades are possible. This means the CPU is fixed for the laptop's lifetime. The GPU is an integrated solution, so no discrete GPU upgrade is possible beyond what the laptop's chassis supports via external GPU enclosures over PCIe. Memory supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, which allows for a potential upgrade to faster RAM if the laptop supports it, directly benefiting the GPU's system-shared memory performance.

PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU provides bandwidth for NVMe SSD upgrades, which would improve load times and overall system responsiveness. The GPU's 15 W TDP and the CPU's 45 W TDP suggest that the platform's power delivery is modest, so any future additions (like an eGPU) would require external power. The production status is Active for both components, indicating they remain in current manufacturing. The GPU's release date of 2025-02-28 suggests this is a recent platform, so a sensible next upgrade would be adding more system RAM (if the laptop has open slots) or upgrading storage to a faster PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

FAQ

Q: How does the i5-12600H compare to the i9-13900H in benchmark scores?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical — 28882 for the i5-12600H versus 28886 for the i9-13900H, a delta of 0%. This indicates no practical performance difference in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the Radeon 860M better than the GeForce MX550?

A: The average benchmark scores show the MX550 at 26421 and the 860M at 26401, a delta of -0.1%. This means the 860M is essentially equivalent to the MX550 in performance.

Q: What memory types does the i5-12600H support?

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

Q: Does the Radeon 860M support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 8 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing. However, the overall compute performance of 3.072 TFLOPS limits ray-traced workload complexity.

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

A: The combined percentile is 77, meaning this system outperforms 77% of the CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: No measured FPS data exists for this pairing. Given the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance, 4K gaming would be limited to very old titles or extremely low settings, if playable at all.

Q: Is the CPU's 45 W TDP high for a laptop?

A: Yes, 45 W is typical for high-performance laptop processors, but it means adequate cooling is required. The GPU's 15 W TDP is low, so combined thermal output is manageable for laptops with reasonable cooling solutions.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-12600H, a 12th-generation Alder Lake-H mobile processor with 12 cores and 16 threads, with the AMD Radeon 860M, an integrated GPU based on RDNA 3.5 with 512 shading units and 8 RT cores. The CPU ranks at the 81st percentile versus all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 72nd percentile versus all GPUs, giving a combined percentile of 77. This places the system in the upper tier of laptop configurations, suitable for productivity-heavy workloads with moderate gaming capability. The platform is characterized by strong multi-threaded CPU performance, competitive single-thread scores, and integrated graphics that match entry-level discrete GPUs from the recent past.