Intel

Intel Core i5-12450H

Expert rating8 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1744
Core/Thread Count:: 8C/12T
TDP:: 45W
iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
CPU Series:: Core i5

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

Intel Core i5-12450H Review

Intel Core i5-12450H 8-core 12-thread laptop processor, 2.0GHz base / 4.4GHz boost, 45W TDP, Alder Lake, BGA 1744 socket

The Intel Core i5-12450H is a performance mobile chip for mainstream and creator laptops. It pairs 8 cores and 12 threads with a 2.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.4GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 45W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 8 cores and 12 threads, the Intel Core i5-12450H runs a 2.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.4GHz, backed by 12MB of L3 cache and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics on the Alder Lake architecture.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench 2024, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	96 93.5 to 98.4
Cinebench R23, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	1,660 1,655 to 1,665

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,222 2,218 to 2,226

Platform and Deployment

The Intel Core i5-12450H uses the BGA 1744 platform in a 45W envelope, positioned as a performance mobile chip for mainstream and creator laptops.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i5 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i5-12450H sits at the 8-core tier, differentiated mainly by clock speed, TDP, and socket from its closest siblings. Against AMD's Ryzen Mobile and Ryzen AI Mobile processors in this catalog at a similar tier, the Intel Core i5-12450H competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra mobile parts in this catalog it occupies a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

The Intel Core i5-12450H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.

Best for

Mainstream laptops
Everyday productivity
Light content creation

Not for

Ultra-thin fanless laptops
Maximum battery life
Workstation-class loads

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core
Model Number	i5-12450H
Codename	Alder Lake
Release Year	2022

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Alder Lake
Socket	FCBGA1744
Socket Status	Mature
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	8
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	4
Total Threads	12
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.4 GHz
E-Core Base Clock	1.4 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock	3.3 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W
Max Turbo Power	95 W
Configurable TDP Floor	35 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max Memory Speed	4800 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics
iGPU Compute Units	48

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	20

Commercial

Retail Availability	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i5-12450H?

The Intel Core i5-12450H has 8 cores and 12 threads, a 2.0 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics. Socket: FCBGA1744.

Will the Intel Core i5-12450H work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i5-12450H lists Socket is FCBGA1744. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i5-12450H best suited to?

Best suited to: Mainstream laptops; Everyday productivity; Light content creation.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i5-12450H?

Not the best fit for: Ultra-thin fanless laptops; Maximum battery life; Workstation-class loads.