Intel Core i5-1245U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i5-1245U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 11 laptops from $535, at an average price of $888.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core 5 120U is 19% faster and its entry price is $95 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-1245U a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-1245U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 184 of 270 and delivers 20.3% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in Intel processors?

The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the Intel Core i5-1245U from?

Intel Core i5-1245U came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i5-1245U?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 5500U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i5-1245U have?

The Intel Core i5-1245U has Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-1245U cost?

It is currently fitted in 11 laptops from $535, at an average price of $888.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core 5 120U is 19% faster and its entry price is $95 lower.

Specs

Model i5-1245U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1744
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,4 GHz
Cores 10
Threads 12
Frequency 1,6 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Configurable TDP-down 12 W
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#184 of 270
Relative performance 20.3%
Laptops 11
Price from $535
Average price $888

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core 5 120U 24.2% From $440 Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From $624 Intel Core Ultra 5 225U 28.2% From $699 AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 24.6% From $565 AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 24.0% From $620

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