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Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Core i5-12500H: Comparison
What is the difference between Core i5-1240P and Core i5-12500H?
On l3 cache the spread is 33%, Core i5-1240P 12 MB against Core i5-12500H 18 MB, so Core i5-12500H takes it. Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) backs the spec sheet up. Core i5-12500H scores 2,261 to 2,156, 5% clear. Add pcie lanes to that, 12 on the Core i5-1240P versus 20 on the Core i5-12500H, and the pattern holds. Base power is not the same on both, 28 W on the Core i5-1240P versus 45 W on the Core i5-12500H. They differ on max turbo power too, 64 W on the Core i5-1240P versus 95 W on the Core i5-12500H.
Core i5-1240P vs Core i5-12500H: which one fits your build
The Core i5-1240P is the one to take for mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for extreme gaming and workstation-class rendering. The Core i5-12500H suits mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Our rating of the Core i5-1240P (7.9/10): the Intel Core i5-1240P strikes a solid balance of performance and efficiency for everyday mobile computing. Our rating of the Core i5-12500H (8/10): the Intel Core i5-12500H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and e-core boost clock read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 16 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-1240P and Core i5-12500H differ on p-core boost clock?
Yes. P-Core Boost Clock reads 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1240P versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12500H.
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the Core i5-1240P and Core i5-12500H?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- Core
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- Core
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- Laptop
Model Number
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- i5-1240P
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- i5-12500H
Codename
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 2022
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 2022
TDP
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 28 W
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 45 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- FCBGA1744
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- FCBGA1744
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 12
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 12
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 4
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 8
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 16
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 16
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 1.7 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 4.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 4.5 GHz
E-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 1.2 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 1.8 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 3.3 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 3.3 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 12 MB-33%
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 18 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 28 W
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 45 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 64 W
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 95 W
Configurable TDP Floor
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 20 W
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 35 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 4800 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 2
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 64 GB
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 64 GB
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
iGPU Compute Units
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 80
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 80
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- PCIe 4.0
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 12-40%
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 20
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- Intel Core i5-1240P
- 2,156-5%
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- 2,261Best
The same everyday tasks on one core. Tracks how responsive the PC feels.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 1240P if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 12500H if you want the higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB), the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) and the higher geekbench 6 (Single-Core) (2,261 vs 2,156).
Verdict
Intel Core i5-1240P
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-1240P strikes a solid balance of performance and efficiency for everyday mobile computing.
Intel Core i5-12500H
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12500H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.