Intel Core i5-12450HX vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
47.6Single-core60.7
40.4Multi-core37.5
28.9Efficiencyspec-based81.9
52.2Platformspec-based51.8
6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12450HX6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U wins this laptop processor face-off, 53.7 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+13). Intel Core i5-12450HX still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12450HX
- 175% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 57 W
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 85% higher Base clock: 2.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz
- 33% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 96 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- Stronger single-core score: 61 vs 48
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 73% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 55 W
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 15 W+73% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+175% | 57 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 4+100% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz+85% | 1.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,210Bottom 26% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,230Bottom 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,566Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 9,593Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 17,605+6%Bottom 40% | 16,674Bottom 37% |
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