i5-12450HX vs i3-10100F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-10100F
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.51
Core i5-12450HX
2022
8 cores / 12 threads, 55 Watt
11.65
+111%

Core i5-12450HX outperforms Core i3-10100F by a whopping 111% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1161672
Place by popularity2098
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.97no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency8.0220.05
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Alder Lake-HX (2022)
Release date12 October 2020 (4 years ago)10 May 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$122no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size126 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-10100F 5.51
i5-12450HX 11.65
+111%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-10100F 8748
i5-12450HX 18508
+112%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.51 11.65
Recency 12 October 2020 10 May 2022
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 12
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i5-12450HX has a 111.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12450HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-10100F in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-10100F is a desktop processor while Core i5-12450HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-10100F and Core i5-12450HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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