i5-12450H vs A10-7890K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7890K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.23
Core i5-12450H
2022
8 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
10.66
+378%

Core i5-12450H outperforms A10-7890K by a whopping 378% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1839739
Place by popularitynot in top-1004
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.41no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency2.2222.42
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date11 January 2016 (8 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm10 nm
Die size246 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2+Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAFMA4+
AVXAVX+
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR4, DDR5
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs ( - 1200 MHz)
iGPU core count8no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A10-7890K 2.23
i5-12450H 10.66
+378%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A10-7890K 3542
i5-12450H 16926
+378%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.23 10.66
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 45 Watt

i5-12450H has a 378% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12450H is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7890K in performance tests.

Note that A10-7890K is a desktop processor while Core i5-12450H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A10-7890K and Core i5-12450H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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