Intel Core i5-12450HX
Expert rating8.3 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
- CPU Socket:
- BGA 1744
- Core/Thread Count:
- 8C/16T
- TDP:
- 55W
- iGPU:
- Intel UHD Graphics
- CPU Series:
- Core i5
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Core i5-12450HX Review
Intel Core i5-12450HX 8-core 16-thread laptop (desktop-class) processor, 2.4GHz base / 4.4GHz boost, 55W TDP, Alder Lake, BGA 1744 socket
The Intel Core i5-12450HX is a desktop-class mobile chip for high-performance gaming and creator laptops. It pairs 8 cores and 16 threads with a 2.4GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.4GHz and Intel UHD Graphics graphics, all within a 55W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 8 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Core i5-12450HX runs a 2.4GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.4GHz, backed by 12MB of L3 cache and Intel UHD Graphics graphics on the Alder Lake architecture.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Core i5-12450HX uses the BGA 1744 platform in a 55W envelope, positioned as a desktop-class mobile chip for high-performance gaming and creator laptops.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Core i5 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i5-12450HX 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 i5-12450HX 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.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Core |
| Model Number | i5-12450HX |
| Codename | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Socket | BGA 1744 |
| Socket Status | Mature |
| Process Node | 10 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 16 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.4 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 55 W |
|---|---|
| Max Turbo Power | 80 W |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 or DDR4 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 24 |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Lanes | 20 |
Commercial
| Retail Availability | Soldered Only |
|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| TDP | 55 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.3 / 10
The Intel Core i5-12450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Best for
- Gaming laptops
- Mobile workstations
- Sustained multi-core workloads
Not for
- Thin-and-light laptops
- Battery-life-focused use
- Fanless designs
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i5-12450HX?
The Intel Core i5-12450HX is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 8, Threads 16, Base Clock 2.4 GHz, Boost Clock 4.4 GHz, L3 Cache 12.
Will the Intel Core i5-12450HX work with my current setup?
The Intel Core i5-12450HX lists Socket is BGA 1744. 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 i5-12450HX best suited to?
It suits gaming laptops, mobile workstations, sustained multi-core workloads.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i5-12450HX?
It is a poor fit for thin-and-light laptops, battery-life-focused use, fanless designs.