Intel Core i5-12450HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
47.6Single-core65.3
40.4Multi-core42.2
28.9Efficiencyspec-based88.5
—iGPU76.9
52.2Platformspec-based35.9
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12450HX7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.4 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18) and multi-core (+2). 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
- 700% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 16 GB
- 324% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 37 W
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 48
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 69% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 55 W
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,753 vs 2,210
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,850 vs 9,230
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 17 W+69% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+324% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+9% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12450HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,210Bottom 26% | 2,753+25%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,230Bottom 34% | 10,850+18%Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,876Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 10,244Bottom 40% |
| PassMark | 17,605Bottom 40% | 19,478+11%Bottom 48% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 3,883Top 4% |
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