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Intel i5-12600HE vs Apple M3 8

The Apple M3 8 Core is newer than Intel Core i5-12600HE, while Intel Core i5-12600HE is around 21% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, but Apple M3 8 Core is around 22% faster in single-thread testing. However, Apple M3 8 Core uses substantially less power. The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Mobile/Embedded, Desktop, Laptop. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison.The values below were tabulated from a combined 446 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-12600HE×Apple M3 8 Core+ ADD
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Socket TypeBGA 1744NA2
CPU ClassMobile/EmbeddedDesktop, Laptop, Mobile/Embedded
Clockspeed2.5 GHz4.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.5 GHzNA2
# of Physical Cores12 (Threads: 16)8 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 1,088KB, L2: 9.0MB, L3: 18MBNA2
TDP65W20W
Yearly Running Cost$11.86$3.65
OtherIntel Iris Xe Graphics eligible8 and 10 Core GPU
First Seen on ChartQ2 2023Q4 2023
# of Samples2444
CPU Value78.10.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)3772(-21.6%)4810(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)24599(0.0%)19454(-20.9%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 7th of September 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-12600HE
24,599
Apple M3 8 Core
19,454
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 7th of September 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-12600HE
78.1
Apple M3 8 Core
NA
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 7th of September 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-12600HE
3,772
Apple M3 8 Core
4,810
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-12600HE Apple M3 8 Core
Max TDP65W20W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.