Core i5-12450H vs Xeon D-2733NT

Core i5-12450H

8 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Xeon D-2733NT

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12450H

8 / 12

16,133

0.0%

16,206

+0.5%

About PassMark

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 Xeon D-2733NT

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

103%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

103%

#138

Xeon D-2733NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

97%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

97%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-2733NT is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-12450H	Xeon D-2733NT
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12450H ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-12450H	Xeon D-2733NT
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.

Core i5-12450H Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2733NT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12450H and Xeon D-2733NT

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.

Xeon D-2733NT

The Xeon D-2733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,206 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12450H packs 8 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon D-2733NT's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450H versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-2733NT — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-12450H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-12450H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12450H scores 16,133 against the Xeon D-2733NT's 16,206 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-2733NT. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450H vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2733NT.

Feature	Core i5-12450H	Xeon D-2733NT
Cores / Threads	8 / 12	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+38%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.1 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	16,133	16,206
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12450H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12450H	Xeon D-2733NT
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA2579
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 (Xeon D-2733NT). The Core i5-12450H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Xeon D-2733NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.