Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs i5-12450H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12450H
2022
8 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
10.67
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28
+137%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Core i5-12450H by a whopping 137% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking737203
Place by popularity4not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency22.4419.94
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die size217 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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
SocketIntel BGA 1744AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs ( - 1200 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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.

i5-12450H 10.67
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28
+137%

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.

i5-12450H 16947
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40163
+137%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-12450H 7212
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 16637
+131%

7-Zip Single

i5-12450H 5145
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8484
+64.9%

7-Zip

i5-12450H 33584
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 90354
+169%

CrossMark Overall

i5-12450H 1543
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 2347
+52.2%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i5-12450H 238
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 337
+41.6%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i5-12450H 682
+234%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 204

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i5-12450H 8223
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 18074
+120%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i5-12450H 2250
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3286
+46.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.67 25.28
Integrated graphics card 4.56 1.98
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 120 Watt

i5-12450H has 130.3% faster integrated GPU, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 136.9% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12450H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-12450H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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