Intel Core i5-12450HX vs Intel Core i5-4210Y

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Intel Core i5-12450HX or Intel Core i5-12450HX – 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 i5-12450HX 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.
The Intel Core i5-4210Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4210Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core i5-12450HX Name Intel Core i5-4210Y
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Core i 4000Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-4210Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4210Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.9 GHz.
4x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2x
None None 1.9 GHz
None None 1.5 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
3.1 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 1.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
12 Threads 4
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4210Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4210Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2013
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
32 Execution units 20
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
11 Generation 7.5
256 Shaders 160
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
10 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- AI specifications --
 
 

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) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC 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 76.8 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 11.5 W watts.
45 W TDP down 6 W
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
157 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12450HX is manufactured using a 10 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 i5-4210Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q3/2013
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1168
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Alder Lake H Architecture Haswell Y
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 22 nm