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Intel Core i5-12450HX vs Intel Core i5-13500H: Comparison
Core i5-12450HX vs Core i5-13500H l3 cache compared
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: Core i5-12450HX 12 MB against Core i5-13500H 18 MB, which puts Core i5-13500H 33% ahead. The total cores figures are near enough to ignore, 8 on the Core i5-12450HX versus 12 on the Core i5-13500H. The efficiency cores figures are near enough to ignore, 4 on the Core i5-12450HX versus 8 on the Core i5-13500H. On total threads there is little in it, 12 on the Core i5-12450HX versus 16 on the Core i5-13500H. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450HX versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500H. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450HX versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-13500H. They differ on tdp too, 55 W on the Core i5-12450HX versus 45 W on the Core i5-13500H. There is a split on socket as well, FCBGA1964 on the Core i5-12450HX versus BGA 1744 on the Core i5-13500H. There is a split on release year as well, 2022 on the Core i5-12450HX versus 2023 on the Core i5-13500H.
Who each one is for
The Core i5-12450HX suits gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is the wrong buy for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Buy the Core i5-13500H for mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. 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 i5-13500H (8/10): the Intel Core i5-13500H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: performance cores, integrated graphics, form factor, market segment and smt enabled are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-12450HX and Core i5-13500H differ on igpu?
Yes. iGPU reads Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i5-12450HX versus Intel Iris Xe Graphics on the Core i5-13500H.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2022
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 45 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- FCBGA1964
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 8
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 12Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 12
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 16Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 2.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 4.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 12 MB-33%
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 18 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 45 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 115 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12450HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 13500H 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 i5-13500H
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-13500H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.