Core™ i5-12450HX
G-Score 64 Overall Score
8 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz
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Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
G-Score 61 Overall Score
8 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.70 GHz, AI acceleration
VERDICT
Recommended Core™ i5-12450HX
If you already leaned Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355, this margin alone should not flip you. Match your cooling and board budget to 12 MB L3 cache, 8 / 12, up to 4.4 GHz. If Compute Index is your main lane, Core™ i5-12450HX’s ~16% index lead is the actionable signal. Stack Compute Index, leading ~16%, 13% higher on Content Creation Index together—that is the everyday case for Core™ i5-12450HX. Platform tax: Core™ i5-12450HX gives up ~8% efficiency index—plan cooling and PSU accordingly. Double-check Compute Index if you skipped the middle sections.
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Head-to-Head Specs
8 / 12
Cores
8 / 8
4.4 GHz
Clock
4.7 GHz
12 MB
Cache
12 MB
Six Index Comparison
Gaming Index
Game performanceBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
70
73
Core™ i5-12450HX Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
For gaming-first builds, Gaming Index is a better guide than core count alone.
Content Creation Index
Editing, rendering & streamingBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i5-12450HX Processor
65
58
Core™ i5-12450HX Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
A higher Content Creation Index generally helps with editing, rendering, streaming, and design workflows.
Compute Index
Compilation & multithreaded workloadsBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i5-12450HX Processor
60
51
Core™ i5-12450HX Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
The higher Compute Index usually wins on compile jobs, VMs, and sustained compute workloads.
AI Capability
On-device AI workloadsBetter in this index Intel® Core™ i5-12450HX Processor
73
66
Core™ i5-12450HX Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
AI Capability combines ISA support, acceleration, and memory factors for on-device AI.
Efficiency Index
Performance per wattBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
66
71
Core™ i5-12450HX Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
The higher Efficiency Index usually means less power and heat for similar performance.
Value Index
Capability vs platform costBetter in this index Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
34
37
Core™ i5-12450HX Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
On a budget, Value Index helps you spend on capability rather than badge value.
Key Differences
Spec Core™ i5-12450HX Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355
硬件类型 CPU CPU
核心 / 线程 8 / 12 8 / 8
最高 Boost 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
L3 缓存 12 MB 12 MB
平台 FCBGA1964 FCBGA2540
内存支持 Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5X 7467 MT/s Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s
Buying Choice
Why choose Core™ i5-12450HX?
- 8 cores / 12 threads — higher multithreaded throughput
Why choose Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355?
- Up to 4.70 GHz boost — stronger single-core bursts
- Efficiency-focused specs for quiet, cool builds
- Balanced specs with stronger platform value
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