
Xeon W-11865MLE vs Core i5-12450H

Xeon W-11865MLE

Core i5-12450H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11865MLE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12450H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-11865MLE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-11865MLE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ 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 Xeon W-11865MLE and Core i5-12450H

Xeon W-11865MLE
The Xeon W-11865MLE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,917 points. Launch price was $467.

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 Xeon W-11865MLE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core i5-12450H's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MLE versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450H — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11865MLE (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-12450H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11865MLE scores 15,917 against the Core i5-12450H's 16,133 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-12450H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MLE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450H.
| Feature | Xeon W-11865MLE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+100% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 15,917 | 16,133+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,100 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-12450H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-11865MLE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11865MLE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450H). The Core i5-12450H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Xeon W-11865MLE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.
| Feature | Xeon W-11865MLE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics for 12th Gen |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Performance Laptop |
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