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Intel Core i5-12600HX

Explore Intel Core i5-12600HX technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.6/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core i5-12600HX is a Laptop processor with 12 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 24423 and a single-thread rating of 3542. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

CPU Mark24,423
208 samples
Single Thread3,542
Overall rank#805
of 6,054
Reference price$284.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.6Very good

Intel Core i5-12600HX is a Laptop processor with 12 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 24423 and a single-thread rating of 3542. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-12600HX is a Laptop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include a 55 W reference TDP, a 24,423 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 24,423 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,542 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 55 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-12600HX specifications?

The main recorded details are a 55 W reference TDP, a 24,423 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-12600HX good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-12600HX?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-12600HX use?

The recorded reference TDP is 55 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 7 H 250AMD24,508 points
02Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel24,430 points
03Intel Core i5-12600HXThis CPU24,423 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 7840UAMD24,379 points
05Intel Core i5-13450HXIntel24,355 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 7 H 250AMD3,679 points
02Intel Core i5-12600HXThis CPU3,542 points
03AMD Ryzen 7 7840UAMD3,535 points
04Intel Core i5-13450HXIntel3,523 points
05Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel3,401 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel872.5 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 7840UAMD812.6 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 7 H 250AMD544.6 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-12600HXThis CPU444.1 Mark/W
05Intel Core i5-13450HXIntel442.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
291,513.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
17,335.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
17,395.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
83.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
57,532.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
77,984.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,494.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
32,875.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2022
Socket—
Cores / threads12 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP55 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 48 KB
L24 x 1280 KB
L318 MB