Intel

Intel Core i5-12450HX

Expert rating8.3 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1964
Core/Thread Count:: 8C/12T
TDP:: 55W
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 i5-12450HX 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.

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,209 2,207 to 2,210

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.

Our verdict

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

Specifications

What these specs mean

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	FCBGA1964
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	2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.4 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	55 W
Max Turbo Power	157 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, 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 for 12th Gen Intel Processors

FAQs

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

The Intel Core i5-12450HX has 8 cores and 12 threads, a 2.4 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 55 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics. Socket: FCBGA1964.

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

The Intel Core i5-12450HX lists Socket is FCBGA1964. 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?

Best suited to: Gaming laptops; Mobile workstations; Sustained multi-core workloads.

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

Not the best fit for: Thin-and-light laptops; Battery-life-focused use; Fanless designs.