i9-12900TE vs i5-12450H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12450H
2022
8 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
10.54
Core i9-12900TE
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
21.89
+108%

Core i9-12900TE outperforms Core i5-12450H by a whopping 108% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12450H and Core i9-12900TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking741242
Place by popularity2not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency22.3259.60
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (3 years ago)4 January 2022 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12450H and Core i9-12900TE 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die size217 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12450H and Core i9-12900TE 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
SocketIntel BGA 17441700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12450H and Core i9-12900TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i5-12450H and Core i9-12900TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12450H and Core i9-12900TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12450H and Core i9-12900TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs ( - 1200 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12450H and Core i9-12900TE.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i5-12450H 10.54
i9-12900TE 21.89
+108%

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.

i5-12450H 16887
i9-12900TE 35057
+108%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.54 21.89
Integrated graphics card 4.57 6.17
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 12 24
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

i9-12900TE has a 107.7% higher aggregate performance score, 35% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12450H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-12450H is a notebook processor while Core i9-12900TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12450H and Core i9-12900TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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