Core i5-12450H vs Ryzen 5 7430U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12450H

8 / 12

16,133

+0.3%

16,080

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12450H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

105%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

103%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

101%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

100%

#127

Core i5-12450H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7430U

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

111%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

107%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

104%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

103%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

103%

#183

Ryzen 5 7430U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

90%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-12450H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 7430U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 7430U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 7430U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 5 7430U

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.

Ryzen 5 7430U

The Ryzen 5 7430U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,080 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12450H packs 8 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7430U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12450H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7430U — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-12450H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-12450H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12450H scores 16,133 against the Ryzen 5 7430U's 16,080 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-12450H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 7430U.

Feature	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 7430U
Cores / Threads	8 / 12+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+2%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	3 MB+140%
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
PassMark	16,133	16,080
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12450H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 7430U
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7430U). The Core i5-12450H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Ryzen 5 7430U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.