Intel Core i5-12450H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i5-12450H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $784, at an average price of $894.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 93% faster and its entry price is $155 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-12450H a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-12450H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 154 of 271 and delivers 25.4% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i5-12450H from?

Intel Core i5-12450H came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i5-12450H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-12450H cost?

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $784, at an average price of $894.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 93% faster and its entry price is $155 lower.

Specs

Model i5-12450H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1744
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,4 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 12
Frequency 2 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#154 of 271
Relative performance 25.4%
Laptops 3
Price from $784
Average price $894

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 AMD Ryzen 7 260 45.0% From $940 Intel Core i9-13900H 43.3% From $1100

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