Intel Core i5-10500E vs Intel Core i5-12450HX

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Intel Core i5-10500E or Intel Core i5-10500E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-10500E features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10500E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12450HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-10500E Name Intel Core i5-12450HX
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 12000H
10 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10500E has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10500E is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores None
3.1 GHz Frequency None
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10500E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10500E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12450HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
24 Execution units 32
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2021
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 11
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
None TDP down 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 157 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10500E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2022
195 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1744
Comet Lake S Architecture Alder Lake H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)