Intel Core i5-12450HX vs Intel Xeon E-2278G

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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 Xeon E-2278G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2278G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12450HX Name Intel Xeon E-2278G
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Xeon E-2200
12 Generation 2
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon E
 
 

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 Xeon E-2278G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2278G is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
4x Gracemont Cores B None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
None None 5.0 GHz
12 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x
None None 3.4 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.1 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
8 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.6 GHz
2.4 GHz A-Core Frequency 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 Xeon E-2278G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2278G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 Execution units 24
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2017
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
11 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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
Decode AV1 No
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 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 80 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
45 W TDP down None
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 Xeon E-2278G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2019
-- Release price 494 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 1151
Alder Lake H Architecture Coffee Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)