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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$310
  • PassMark benchmark result: 16034
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.4 GHz

Intel Core i5 12450H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.5

Performance

18.0%

7.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.2

Platform

1.0%

8.3

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    6.3

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.7

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 3.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.3

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.7

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12450H is a mid-range mobile processor from the Alder Lake-H series, featuring a hybrid architecture with 8 cores (4 Performance and 4 Efficient) and 12 threads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz with a max turbo boost of 4.4 GHz, supported by 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache and a 45W base TDP. Main pros include strong single-core performance for productivity tasks, support for modern DDR5-4800 and LPDDR5-5200 memory, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics capable of driving up to four displays. However, its primary cons are a relatively weak integrated GPU for modern gaming, a lack of Intel vPro support, and potential thermal throttling in thin laptop chassis under heavy multi-threaded workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 12450H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

5.5
Intel Core i5 12450H has a technical score of 5.53 points, which is higher than that of 56.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 12450H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

6.6
Intel Core i5 12450H has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is higher than 57.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 12450H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1744
Intel Core i5 12450H uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series
Intel Core i5 12450H supports Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 81.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 12450H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
Intel Core i5 12450H has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

12
Intel Core i5 12450H offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55.1% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

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CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.4 GHz
Intel Core i5 12450H reaches a boost clock of 4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 51.2% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.0 GHz & 4 x 1.5 GHz
Intel Core i5 12450H has a base clock of 4x2.0 GHz & 4x1.5 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel Core i5 12450H uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 7
Intel Core i5 12450H is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

12 MB
Intel Core i5 12450H has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 54.4% of processors and equal to that of 9% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

7 MB
Intel Core i5 12450H has an L2 cache of 7 MB which is larger than that of 72.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

704 KB
Intel Core i5 12450H has an L1 cache of 704 KB which is larger than that of 77.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5
Intel Core i5 12450H supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5, which is newer than that of 95.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

5,200 MHz
Intel Core i5 12450H supports memory speeds up to 5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.1% of processors and equal to 7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5-5200 MHz
Intel Core i5 12450H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.2% of processors and equal to 1.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i5 12450H supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 12450H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 48EU
Intel Core i5 12450H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 48EU integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 61.3% of processors and equal to that in 0.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

48
Intel Core i5 12450H has 48 GPU execution units, which is more than 82.5% of processors and equal to 4.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 12450H supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i5 12450H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i5 12450H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

95 W
Intel Core i5 12450H has a boost power of 95 W which is higher than that of 67.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 12450H has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 12450H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35 W
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Intel Core i5 12450H vs the average processor

  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 12450H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Core i5 12450H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.28 vs 16
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core i5 12450H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 12450H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 12450H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 47.9% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,175 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,175 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,175 vs 1,471
  • 32.5% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,289 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,289 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,289 vs 2,483
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core i5 12450H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Combines high-performance cores with lower-power efficiency cores instead of relying on just one core type.
    When it matters: When you want strong burst performance in demanding tasks without wasting as much power during lighter background work.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i5 12450H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • 84.9% higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,862 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,862 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.8,862 vs 4,793
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    Intel Core i5 12450H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).4.0 vs 3.0
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 47.9% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,175 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 32.5% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,289 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 84.9% higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,862 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 12450H has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 12450H has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 52.2% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (16,034 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 30.3% better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,625 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 15.9% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (561 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 12450H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core i5 12450H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • 2.8x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (7 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 12450H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i5 12450H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 83.3% larger L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (704 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 12450H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 77.3% higher memory speed
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 2x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core i5 12450H has more GPU execution units than the average processor (48 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core i5 12450H has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 12450H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
  • 67.8% slower Blender rendering
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (107 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • 86.5% slower classroom rendering
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (107 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 21.9% larger die size
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 12450H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 48.4% higher boost power
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (95 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 67.8% slower Blender rendering
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (107 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >290

    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (107 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.107.01 vs 331.88
  • 86.5% slower classroom rendering
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (107 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >1500

    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (107 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.107.01 vs 791.745
  • 21.9% larger die size
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².217 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i5 12450H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 12450H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 12450H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 48.4% higher boost power
    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (95 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core i5 12450H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (95 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.95 W vs 64 W
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 12450H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i5 12450H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 12450H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i5 12450H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).FCBGA1744 vs FP2
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 12450H?

  • Excellent value for money, often found in high-value budget gaming laptops
  • Strong single-core performance suitable for gaming and standard productivity tasks
  • Efficient thermal management in most chassis, with users reporting stable temperatures under load
  • Supports modern standards including DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0
  • Capable of handling 1080p gaming at high frame rates when paired with a decent GPU

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 12450H?

  • Multi-core performance is somewhat disappointing compared to AMD Ryzen or higher-tier 12th gen chips
  • Weak integrated graphics (UHD Graphics) makes it unsuitable for gaming without a dedicated GPU
  • Prone to thermal throttling in laptops with poor cooling or obstructed air intake
  • Locked multiplier prevents any overclocking to boost performance
  • High power consumption (up to 95W turbo power) can lead to rapid battery drain during heavy tasks

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gizchina.com
21/03/2025
CHUWI CoreBook X i5-12450H: A Solid 14-Inch Laptop That Won't Break the Bank

The CHUWI CoreBook X i5-12450H is presented as a high-value 14-inch budget laptop featuring a premium aluminum chassis and a sharp 2K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It provides strong, versatile performance for daily tasks and includes user-upgradeable 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. However, the device is limited by integrated graphics, which are insufficient for demanding gaming. Key...Read more

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enostech.com
08/05/2025
CHUWI CoreBook X i5-12450H Review: A Budget Laptop

The Chuwi CoreBook X (i5-12450H) is a budget-friendly 14-inch workstation featuring a premium, all-metal aluminum chassis and a high-resolution 2K IPS display in a 3:2 aspect ratio. Powered by an Intel Core i5-12450H processor with 16GB of RAM, it offers strong performance for productivity tasks, though the RAM is soldered. Key limitations include an average 512GB SSD, limited...Read more

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Q1 2022
Intel Core i5-12450H - LaptopMedia Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-12450H is a 10nm Alder Lake, entry-level "H-series" mobile processor featuring 8 cores (4P + 4E) and 12 threads with a 45W base power rating, commonly found in budget-friendly gaming and productivity laptops. It boasts strong single-core responsiveness for daily tasks and supports modern standards like DDR5-4800 and PCIe 4.0. However, its multi-threaded performance...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/04/2022
Intel Core i5-12450H - CPU Benchmarks and Performance

The Intel Core i5-12450H is a 12th-gen, 8-core (4 E) hybrid processor designed for budget gaming and productivity laptops. It offers strong single-core performance (approx. 3,291 PassMark score) and supports modern DDR5 and PCIe 4.0 standards,, making it capable for daily tasks when paired with a dedicated GPU. However, with only 4 performance cores, its multi-threaded performance...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
27/11/2023
Geekom Mini IT12 Review: Intel Core i5-12450H Mini-PC with Solid Performance and Dual USB4 Ports

The Geekom Mini IT12, equipped with an Intel Core i5-12450H, offers strong productivity performance in a compact, NUC-style chassis, featuring extensive connectivity including two USB4 ports for eGPU support. Key advantages include its high expandability with dual M.2 slots, a 2.5-inch SATA bay, and quiet "Ice-Burst" cooling, making it suitable for demanding office workloads....Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
11/10/2023
GMKtec NucBox M3 Review: The Core i5-12450H is too power-hungry for this mini-PC

The GMKtec NucBox M3 is a budget-focused mini PC featuring an Intel Core i5-12450H that offers strong single-thread performance but suffers from poor efficiency and high power consumption. While the unit provides excellent value with ample RAM and storage options, it lacks the multi-core performance of competitors and struggles with thermal management under load. The compact chassis...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
18/06/2026
Intel Core i5-12450H - Specifications, Benchmark Tests and Comparisons

The Intel Core i5-12450H is a mid-range Alder Lake-H processor featuring an 8-core/12-thread hybrid architecture, combining 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores with speeds up to 4.40 GHz. It supports modern memory standards like DDR5-4800 and PCIe 4.0, targeting entry-level to mid-range gaming laptops and workstations. Pros include excellent single-core responsiveness for...Read more

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hardware.info
30/10/2023
Asus ROG Strix Scar G733P Review: Benchmarks (including i5-12450H comparison)

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733P) acts as a trailblazing desktop replacement, featuring the first mobile AMD processor with 3D V-Cache (Ryzen 9 7945HX3D) and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 to deliver top-tier gaming and workstation performance. Key strengths include an impressive 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz display, robust vapor chamber cooling with liquid metal, and modern connectivity....Read more

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hardware.info
26/10/2023
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Review: PCMark 10 Benchmarks (including i5-12450H comparison)

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 (16IRX8H) is a high-end gaming laptop featuring an Intel Core i9-13900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, delivering top-tier performance in benchmarks and demanding games. Key advantages include a high-power hardware configuration, a bright 240Hz QHD display, and a solid build with a comfortable keyboard. However, the machine is held back by poor...Read more

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