i3-14100T vs i5-12450HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12450HX
2022
8 cores / 12 threads, 55 Watt
11.66
+33.4%
Core i3-14100T
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
8.74

Core i5-12450HX outperforms Core i3-14100T by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking672875
Place by popularity98not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data41.14
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency20.0523.62
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T. 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 Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units1624

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12450HX and Core i3-14100T.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i5-12450HX 11.66
+33.4%
i3-14100T 8.74

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.

i5-12450HX 18514
+33.4%
i3-14100T 13876

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.66 8.74
Integrated graphics card 5.58 4.16
Recency 10 May 2022 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 35 Watt

i5-12450HX has a 33.4% higher aggregate performance score, 34.1% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i3-14100T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 57.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12450HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-14100T in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-12450HX is a notebook processor while Core i3-14100T is a desktop one.


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