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Intel Core i5-12450HX vs Intel Core i5-13500H: Comparison
Intel Core i5-12450HX and Intel Core i5-13500H separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core i5-12450HX at 12 MB, Intel Core i5-13500H at 18 MB, 33% in favour of Intel Core i5-13500H. They match on form factor, socket and threads.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Socket | BGA 1744 | BGA 1744 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB-33% | 18 MB |
| Cores | 8 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake |
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.


