Core i5-12450H vs Core 2 Duo SU9300

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo SU9300
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.31
Core i5-12450H
2022
8 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
10.67
+3342%

Core i5-12450H outperforms Core 2 Duo SU9300 by a whopping 3342% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Core i5-12450H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3105737
Place by popularitynot in top-1004
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency2.9322.44
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date20 August 2008 (16 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo SU9300 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speed1.2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cache3 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB L2 Cache12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size107 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range1.05V-1.15Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo SU9300 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 configurationno data1
SocketBGA956Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Core i5-12450H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Core i5-12450H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Core i5-12450H are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Core i5-12450H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Core i5-12450H.

PCIe versionno data4.0
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.

Core 2 Duo SU9300 0.31
i5-12450H 10.67
+3342%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Duo SU9300 1392
i5-12450H 8178
+488%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Duo SU9300 2463
i5-12450H 35790
+1353%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Duo SU9300 1028
i5-12450H 11439
+1013%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.31 10.67
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 45 Watt

Core 2 Duo SU9300 has 350% lower power consumption.

i5-12450H, on the other hand, has a 3341.9% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 350% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-12450H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SU9300 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Core i5-12450H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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