Xeon W-1270P vs Core i5-12450HX
Xeon W-1270P
Core i5-12450HX
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 Xeon W-1270P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12450HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1270P | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1270P | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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-1270P and Core i5-12450HX
Xeon W-1270P
The Xeon W-1270P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 17,961 points. Launch price was $800.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1270P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core i5-12450HX's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1270P versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450HX — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1270P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-12450HX is built on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1270P scores 17,961 against the Core i5-12450HX's 18,064 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-12450HX. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1270P vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450HX.
| Feature | Xeon W-1270P | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Alder Lake-HX (2022) |
| PassMark | 17,961 | 18,064 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,150 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1270P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12450HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1270P | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1270P) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450HX). The Core i5-12450HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Xeon W-1270P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450HX targets Workstation/Enthusiast Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450HX rivals Ryzen 5 7645HX.
| Feature | Xeon W-1270P | Core i5-12450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| 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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