Intel Core i5 12450HX Processor -vs- AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

Specs comparison between Intel Core i5 12450HX Processor and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

General specs comparisons between Intel Core i5 12450HX Processor and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

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Name	Intel Core i5 12450HX Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Code Name ?An internal name used by the manufacturer during the development of a processor architecture. It often indicates the generation or specific design of the processor.	Alder Lake	Hawk Point
Series ?The marketing name given to a specific family of processors within a brand's lineup, such as Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5. Series names help categorize processors based on performance and target market.	12th Generation Intel Core Processor	AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Model Name ?The marketing name given to a specific family of CPUs within a brand's lineup, such as 'Intel Ultra 5' or 'Intel Ultra 7'. Model names help categorize CPUs based on performance and target market.	Intel Core i5	AMD Ryzen 9
Instruction set ?The set of commands that a processor understands and can execute. Different instruction sets support varying levels of performance and compatibility with software.	X86	X86
Launch Date	05/2022	12/2023
Vertical ?The intended market segment or use case for the processor, such as desktop, laptop, server, or embedded systems. It indicates the processor's design and features tailored for specific applications.	Laptop	Laptop, Desktops

processors cpu comparisons between Intel Core i5 12450HX Processor and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

CPU
Total No. of Core ?The total number of physical processing units within the processor. More cores allow the processor to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, enhancing multitasking performance.	8	8
No. of P-Cores ?The number of Performance cores (P-cores) within the processor. P-cores are designed for high-performance tasks and demanding applications.	4	8
P-core Base Frequency ?The standard operating speed of the Performance cores (P-cores), measured in gigahertz (GHz). It indicates the P-cores' baseline performance level.	2.4 GHz	4 GHz
P-Cores Boost Frequency ?The maximum speed a P-core can reach under heavy load, measured in gigahertz (GHz). It represents the P-cores' peak performance capability.	4.4 Ghz	5.2 Ghz
No. of Ecore ?The number of Efficiency cores (E-cores) within the processor. E-cores are designed for power efficiency and handling background tasks.	4
Ecore Base Frequency ?The standard operating speed of the E-cores, measured in gigahertz (GHz). It indicates the E-cores' baseline performance level.	1.8 GHz
ECores Boost Frequency ?The maximum speed an E-core can reach under heavy load, measured in gigahertz (GHz). It represents the E-cores' peak performance capability.	3.1 GHz
No. of Threads ?The number of virtual processing units a core can handle simultaneously. Threads enable a single core to process multiple instruction streams, enhancing efficiency.	12	16
L1 Cache ?The smallest and fastest cache memory level, located closest to the processor cores. It stores frequently accessed data for rapid retrieval.	80 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 Cache ?A mid-level cache memory that provides a larger storage capacity than L1 cache. It stores data that is less frequently accessed than L1 but more frequently than L3.	1.25 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache ?The largest and slowest cache memory level shared by all processor cores. It stores data that is less frequently accessed than L2 but still needed for efficient operation.	12 MB (shared)	16 MB (shared)
L1 Cache(E-core) ?The L1 cache memory dedicated to the Efficiency cores (E-cores). It stores frequently accessed data for rapid retrieval by the E-cores.	96 KB (per core)
L2 Cache(E-core) ?The L2 cache memory dedicated to the Efficiency cores (E-cores). It provides a larger storage capacity than the E-cores' L1 cache.	2 MB (per module)
Multiplier ?A factor that determines the processor's clock speed by multiplying the base clock frequency. It influences the overall operating speed of the processor.	24x	40x
Unlocked Multiplier ?Indicates that the processor's multiplier can be adjusted, allowing for overclocking to increase performance beyond the default specifications.	Yes	No

manufacturing technology and tdp comparisons between Intel Core i5 12450HX Processor and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

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Technology ?The process used to create the processor, measured in nanometers (nm). Smaller manufacturing processes typically result in more efficient and powerful processors.	10 nm	4 nm
Base Power Consumption ?The typical power consumption of the processor under normal operating conditions, measured in Watts (W). It indicates the processor's energy efficiency.	55 watt	35 watt
Max. Power Consumption ?The maximum amount of power the processor can consume under heavy load, measured in Watts (W). It represents the processor's peak power usage.	157 watt	54 watt
Socket ?The physical interface on the motherboard where the processor is installed. The socket type determines compatibility between the processor and motherboard.	FCBGA1964	FP7 , FP7r2 , FP8
Max. Temperature ?The maximum safe operating temperature for the processor, measured in degrees Celsius (°C). Exceeding this temperature can lead to performance degradation or damage.	100 °C	100°C

comparison of igpu between Intel Core i5 12450HX Processor and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

IGPU
IGPU Name ?The specific name given to the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (IGPU) by the processor manufacturer. It identifies the IGPU's architecture and capabilities.	Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors	Radeon 780M
Base Frequency ?The standard operating speed of the IGPU, measured in megahertz (MHz). It indicates the IGPU's baseline graphics processing power.	350 MHz	800 MHz
Boost Frequency ?The maximum speed the IGPU can reach under heavy graphics load, measured in megahertz (MHz). It represents the IGPU's peak graphics performance.	1.30 GHz	2800 MHz
Shading Units ?The number of processing units within the IGPU responsible for rendering graphics. More shading units generally result in better graphics performance.	128	768
TMUs ?Texture Mapping Units (TMUs) are processing units within the IGPU that apply textures to 3D surfaces. More TMUs improve the realism and detail of rendered graphics.	8	48
ROPs ?Render Output Units (ROPs) are processing units within the IGPU that handle the final stage of rendering, converting pixel data into an image. More ROPs improve the frame rate and image quality.	4	32
Execution Units ?The number of parallel processing cores within the IGPU. These units execute graphics instructions, and a higher number typically indicates better graphics performance.	16	12
IGPU Perfomance ?The overall graphics processing capability of the integrated GPU. This is measured by how well it can handle graphical tasks, such as video playback and light gaming.	0.3 TFLOPS	4.3 TFLOPS

npu comparison between Intel Core i5 12450HX Processor and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

NPU
NPU Name ?The specific name given to the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) by the processor manufacturer. It identifies the NPU's architecture and AI processing capabilities.	Intel AI Boost	AMD Ryzen AI
NPU TOPS ?The processing power of the NPU, measured by how fast it can perform AI and machine learning operations. Higher NPU performance leads to faster AI-powered features.		16 Tops

display and memory comparison between Intel Core i5 12450HX Processor and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

Display & Memory Support
Memory Support ?The types and speeds of RAM that the processor is compatible with. It specifies the maximum amount and speed of RAM that can be used with the processor.	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR5 (FP7r2) , LPDDR5X (FP7-FP8)
Max. Display Resolution Support ?The highest resolution that the processor's integrated graphics or the processor in conjunction with a dedicated GPU can output to a display. It indicates the maximum visual fidelity the processor can support.	7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz	7680x4320 @ 60Hz
Features	DDR4-3200/LPDDR4x-4266/DDR5-4800/LPDDR5-5200 RAM, PCIe 4, Thr. Dir., DL Boost, GNA, vPro Ess., MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA	PCIe 4.0, AES , AMD-V , AVX , AVX2 , AVX512 , FMA3 , MMX-plus , SHA , SSE , SSE2 , SSE3 , SSE4.1 , SSE4.2 , SSE4A , SSSE3 , x86-64
Features	Intel	AMD