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Intel Core i5-12450H vs Intel Core i5-1340P: Comparison

Core i5-12450H vs Core i5-1340P: the total cores difference

There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core i5-12450H 8 against Core i5-1340P 12. Tdp is not the same on both, 45 W on the Core i5-12450H versus 28 W on the Core i5-1340P. There is a split on socket as well, FCBGA1744 on the Core i5-12450H versus BGA 1744 on the Core i5-1340P. They differ on release year too, 2022 on the Core i5-12450H versus 2023 on the Core i5-1340P. They differ on igpu too, Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i5-12450H versus Intel Iris Xe Graphics on the Core i5-1340P.

Who each one is for

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 i5-1340P is the one to take for mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for extreme gaming and workstation-class rendering. 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 i5-1340P (7.9/10): the Intel Core i5-1340P strikes a solid balance of performance and efficiency for everyday mobile computing.

What Core i5-12450H and Core i5-1340P have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: performance cores, l3 cache, integrated graphics, form factor and market segment are identical here. They match on 1 further specification as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core i5-12450H and Core i5-1340P differ on efficiency cores?

Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 4 on the Core i5-12450H versus 8 on the Core i5-1340P.

Is the SMT Enabled the same on the Core i5-12450H and Core i5-1340P?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    Alder Lake
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    2022
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    2023
  • TDP

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    45 W
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    28 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    Alder Lake
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    Raptor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    FCBGA1744
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    BGA 1744
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    7 nm
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    8
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    12Best
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    4
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    4
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    4
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    8Best
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    12
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    16Best
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    2.0 GHz
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    1.9 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    4.4 GHz
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    4.6 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    12 MB
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    12 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    45 W
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    28 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    95 W
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    64 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i5-12450H
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-1340P
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 12450H if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 12 MB).

    Choose 1340P 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 i5-1340P

    7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-1340P strikes a solid balance of performance and efficiency for everyday mobile computing.

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