Ryzen 3 7320C vs i5-12450HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12450HX
2022
8 cores / 12 threads, 55 Watt
12.32
+120%

i5-12450HX outperforms Ryzen 3 7320C by a whopping 120% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking6241131
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataMendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020)
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023)
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)20 September 2022 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache704 KB256 KB
L2 cache8 MB2 MB
L3 cache12 MB4 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm6 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1964no data
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusLaunchedno data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon 610M
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units16no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

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.

i5-12450HX 12.32
+120%
Ryzen 3 7320C 5.59

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.

i5-12450HX 18997
+121%
Ryzen 3 7320C 8614

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.32 5.59
Recency 10 May 2022 20 September 2022
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 15 Watt

i5-12450HX has a 120.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 3 7320C, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 months, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12450HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 7320C in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 3 7320C, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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