Core i5-1240P vs Core i5-12450H
Core i5-1240P
Core i5-12450H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1240P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12450H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1240P | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1240P | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1240P and Core i5-12450H
Core i5-1240P
The Core i5-1240P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,224 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-12450H
The Core i5-12450H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,133 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-1240P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12450H offers 8 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1240P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1240P versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450H — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-1240P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-12450H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1240P scores 16,224 against the Core i5-12450H's 16,133 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-1240P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,102 vs 2,100, a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-1240P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-1240P | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+50% | 8 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-P (2022) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 16,224 | 16,133 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,268 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,102 | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,577 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-1240P) vs 28 (Core i5-12450H) — the Core i5-12450H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Alder Lake-P (Core i5-1240P) and HM670,WM690 (Core i5-12450H).
| Feature | Core i5-1240P | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1240P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450H). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics (Core i5-1240P) and UHD Graphics for 12th Gen (Core i5-12450H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1240P targets Budget, Core i5-12450H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1240P rivals Ryzen 5 6600U; Core i5-12450H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.
| Feature | Core i5-1240P | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics | UHD Graphics for 12th Gen |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Performance Laptop |
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