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Intel Core i5-12450HX vs Intel Core i5-12600HX: Comparison
Core i5-12450HX vs Core i5-12600HX l3 cache compared
On l3 cache the spread is 33%, Core i5-12450HX 12 MB against Core i5-12600HX 18 MB, so Core i5-12600HX takes it. The total cores figures are near enough to ignore, 8 on the Core i5-12450HX versus 12 on the Core i5-12600HX. On efficiency cores there is little in it, 4 on the Core i5-12450HX versus 8 on the Core i5-12600HX. Total threads is closer, 12 on the Core i5-12450HX versus 16 on the Core i5-12600HX. P-core boost clock is not the same on both, 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450HX versus 4.60 GHz on the Core i5-12600HX. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450HX versus 2.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600HX. They differ on memory type too, DDR5, DDR4 on the Core i5-12450HX versus DDR5 or DDR4 on the Core i5-12600HX.
Core i5-12450HX vs Core i5-12600HX: which one fits your build
The Core i5-12450HX suits gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Buy the Core i5-12600HX for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. 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. Our rating of the Core i5-12600HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-12600HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, performance cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket and socket status included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 18 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Product Line the same on the Core i5-12450HX and Core i5-12600HX?
It is. Both are listed at Core, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Intel
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Intel
Product Line
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Core
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Core
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Laptop
Model Number
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- i5-12450HX
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- i5-12600HX
Codename
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2022
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 2022
TDP
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- FCBGA1964
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- FCBGA1964
Socket Status
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Mature
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Mature
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 10 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 8
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 12Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 12
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 16Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 4.60 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 12 MB-33%
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 18 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 4800 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 64 GB
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 64 GB
ECC Support
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- No
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- No
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
iGPU Compute Units
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 24
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 24
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- PCIe 4.0
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 20
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 20
Retail Availability
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Soldered Only
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Soldered Only
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12450HX if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 12600HX if you want the higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).
Verdict
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.
Intel Core i5-12600HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12600HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.