Core i5-12450HX vs Xeon W-2145
Core i5-12450HX
Xeon W-2145
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12450HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2145
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12450HX | Xeon W-2145 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($145) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12450HX | Xeon W-2145 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($145) |
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 i5-12450HX and Xeon W-2145
Core i5-12450HX
The Core i5-12450HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 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: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,064 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-2145
The Xeon W-2145 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,024 points. Launch price was $1,113.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12450HX packs 8 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon W-2145's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450HX versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2145 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2145 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-12450HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-2145 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12450HX scores 18,064 against the Xeon W-2145's 18,024 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-12450HX. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450HX vs 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2145.
| Feature | Core i5-12450HX | Xeon W-2145 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 12 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+54% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+9% | 11 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-HX (2022) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 18,064 | 18,024 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,150 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2145 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-12450HX versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2145 — the Core i5-12450HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2145 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12450HX) vs 4 (Xeon W-2145). Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM670,WM690 (Core i5-12450HX) and Intel X299,Intel C422 (Xeon W-2145).
| Feature | Core i5-12450HX | Xeon W-2145 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450HX) / not specified (Xeon W-2145). The Core i5-12450HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Xeon W-2145 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450HX targets Workstation/Enthusiast Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450HX rivals Ryzen 5 7645HX.
| Feature | Core i5-12450HX | Xeon W-2145 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics for 12th Gen | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation/Enthusiast Laptop | — |
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