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Intel Core i5-12450H vs Intel Core i5-12450HX: Comparison
What is the difference between Core i5-12450H and Core i5-12450HX?
The first real difference is p-core base clock: Core i5-12450H 2.0 GHz against Core i5-12450HX 2.4 GHz. Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) backs the spec sheet up. Core i5-12450H scores 2,222 to 2,209, 1% clear. There is a split on tdp as well, 45 W on the Core i5-12450H versus 55 W on the Core i5-12450HX. They differ on socket too, FCBGA1744 on the Core i5-12450H versus FCBGA1964 on the Core i5-12450HX. Base power is not the same on both, 45 W on the Core i5-12450H versus 55 W on the Core i5-12450HX. There is a split on max turbo power as well, 95 W on the Core i5-12450H versus 157 W on the Core i5-12450HX. They differ on memory type too, DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x on the Core i5-12450H versus DDR5, DDR4 on the Core i5-12450HX. Igpu compute units is not the same on both, 48 on the Core i5-12450H versus 24 on the Core i5-12450HX.
Core i5-12450H vs Core i5-12450HX: which one fits your build
The Core i5-12450H suits mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i5-12450HX is the one to take for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is the wrong buy for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core i5-12450H (8/10): the Intel Core i5-12450H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i5-12450HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-12450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
What Core i5-12450H and Core i5-12450HX have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core boost clock are identical here. They match on 18 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the L3 Cache the same on the Core i5-12450H and Core i5-12450HX?
It is. Both are listed at 12 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Intel
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Intel
Product Line
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Core
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Core
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Laptop
Model Number
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- i5-12450H
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- i5-12450HX
Codename
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 2022
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2022
TDP
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- FCBGA1744
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- FCBGA1964
Socket Status
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Mature
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Mature
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 8
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 8
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 4
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 4
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 12
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 12
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 2.0 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 4.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 12 MB
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 12 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 95 W
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- DDR5, DDR4
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4800 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 2
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 64 GB
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 64 GB
ECC Support
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- No
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- No
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
iGPU Compute Units
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 48
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 24
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- PCIe 4.0
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 20
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 20
Retail Availability
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- Soldered Only
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Soldered Only
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- Intel Core i5-12450H
- 2,222Best
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2,209-1%
The same everyday tasks on one core. Tracks how responsive the PC feels.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12450H if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 12 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 12450HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-12450H
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12450H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.
Intel Core i5-12450HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.