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Intel Core i5-12450HX vs Intel Core i5-13450HX: Comparison
What is the difference between Core i5-12450HX and Core i5-13450HX?
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: Core i5-12450HX 12 MB against Core i5-13450HX 20 MB, which puts Core i5-13450HX 40% ahead. Measured rather than claimed: in Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) the Core i5-13450HX returns 2,376 against 2,209, a 7% lead. There is a split on release year as well, 2022 on the Core i5-12450HX versus 2023 on the Core i5-13450HX. Igpu is not the same on both, Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i5-12450HX versus Intel UHD Graphics on the Core i5-13450HX. There is a split on microarchitecture as well, Alder Lake on the Core i5-12450HX versus Raptor Lake on the Core i5-13450HX.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core i5-12450HX for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core i5-13450HX is the one to take 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 i5-13450HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-13450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, efficiency cores, p-core base clock, tdp, integrated graphics and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-12450HX and Core i5-13450HX differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 8 on the Core i5-12450HX versus 10 on the Core i5-13450HX.
Is the Market Segment the same on the Core i5-12450HX and Core i5-13450HX?
It is. Both are listed at Laptop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2022
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- FCBGA1964
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 8
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 10Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 6Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 4
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 12
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 16Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 12 MB-40%
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 20 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- DDR5, DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Yes
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2,209-7%
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 2,376Best
The same everyday tasks on one core. Tracks how responsive the PC feels.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12450HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 13450HX if you want the higher L3 cache (20 MB vs 12 MB) and the higher geekbench 6 (Single-Core) (2,376 vs 2,209).
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 i5-13450HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-13450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.