Intel Core i5-14450HX vs Intel Core i7-12700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clear split between the two processors, with the Intel Core i7-12700F winning 14 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX takes only 3. The most dramatic result comes in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the i5-14450HX scores 20108 against 15291 for the i7-12700F, a 24% margin. This is the single largest win for either part in any benchmark. The i5-14450HX also leads in Cinebench R23 singlecore, posting 2838 versus 1898, which is a 33.1% advantage, and in Cinebench R15 singlecore, where it scores 285 against 271, a 4.9% lead.

However, the i7-12700F dominates the older Cinebench releases. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2610 against 2026, a 28.8% lead. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the margin is 27.5%, with scores of 10767 and 8445. Interestingly, the i7-12700F also wins Cinebench R20 singlecore by the same 27.5% margin, scoring 1519 versus 1191, even though it loses the R15 and R23 singlecore tests. These R20 results suggest workload-specific scaling that does not carry uniformly across Cinebench versions.

The PassMark suite reinforces the i7-12700F’s overall lead, though the margins vary widely. In extended instructions, the i7-12700F posts 24783 against 17207, a 44% advantage, the largest PassMark gap. Floating point math shows a 41% lead, with 81804 versus 58037. Integer math follows at 36.6%, with scores of 107013 and 78330. Data compression is close behind at 38%, where the i7-12700F scores 384463 versus 278538. Random string sorting gives the i7-12700F a 34.8% edge, 39852 against 29565. Data encryption follows at 29.6%, with 20185 versus 15574.

The PassMark multithread score goes to the i7-12700F at 30445 against 23680, a 28.6% lead. PassMark single thread favors the i7-12700F by a much smaller margin, 3850 versus 3643, or 5.7%. The closest contest in the entire head-to-head set is PassMark physics, where the i7-12700F scores 1488 and the i5-14450HX scores 1475, a 0.9% difference. PassMark find prime numbers is a perfect tie at 98 for both processors, which the database records as a win for the i7-12700F due to the tie-breaking convention.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14450HX wins in the latest Cinebench R23 tests, both multicore and singlecore, plus the R15 singlecore test. This makes it the stronger choice for workloads that reflect modern rendering engine behavior, particularly those that scale well with the newer instruction scheduling and higher single-core boost characteristics. The R23 multicore result is especially notable, as the i5-14450HX outperforms the i7-12700F by 24% despite having fewer cores and threads. This indicates that the i5-14450HX’s architecture extracts more performance per thread in this specific rendering workload.

The i7-12700F wins everywhere else. It is the clear leader in the PassMark suite, taking all nine PassMark tests except the prime number tie. Its advantages range from a narrow 0.9% in physics to a commanding 44% in extended instructions. This makes it the better part for general compute tasks, including integer and floating point math, data compression, encryption, and string sorting. The multithread score of 30445 versus 23680 reinforces its overall throughput advantage.

For single-threaded work, the results are mixed. The i5-14450HX wins Cinebench R15 and R23 singlecore, but the i7-12700F wins Cinebench R20 singlecore and PassMark single thread. The PassMark single thread margin is modest at 5.7%, while the Cinebench R23 singlecore margin is substantial at 33.1%. Users targeting the latest Cinebench versions should favor the i5-14450HX, while those relying on PassMark or R20 should expect the i7-12700F to be ahead. The i7-12700F also has the higher average benchmark score in the database, 31081 versus 32040 for the i5-14450HX, though both sit at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The i7-12700F is based on Alder Lake, specifically the Alder Lake-S die, while the i5-14450HX uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh. Both are built on Intel’s 10 nm process and fabricated by Intel, but the die sizes differ. The i7-12700F has a die size of 215 mm², while the i5-14450HX is larger at 257 mm². Core counts differ as well: the i7-12700F has 12 cores and 20 threads, while the i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. The L1 cache is identical per core at 80 KB, but the L2 cache differs: 1.25 MB per core for the i7-12700F versus 2 MB per core for the i5-14450HX. The L3 cache also differs, with the i7-12700F carrying 25 MB shared versus 20 MB shared for the i5-14450HX.

The i5-14450HX includes integrated graphics, specifically UHD Graphics 710, while the i7-12700F has no integrated graphics listed. This is a meaningful difference for systems that need a display output without a discrete GPU. Memory support is the same on paper, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. PCIe support is also identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. ECC memory support differs, however, with the i5-14450HX supporting ECC while the i7-12700F does not. The i5-14450HX also has an unlocked multiplier, while the i7-12700F is locked.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several key differences. The i7-12700F has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the i5-14450HX has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power differs, with the i7-12700F rated at 65 W and the i5-14450HX at 55 W. The socket types are different: the i7-12700F uses Intel Socket 1700, while the i5-14450HX uses Intel BGA 1964, reflecting the desktop versus mobile market split. The i7-12700F is a desktop part, while the i5-14450HX is a mobile part. Release dates differ by two years, with the i7-12700F released in January 2022 and the i5-14450HX in January 2024. The i7-12700F has a launch MSRP of $324, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i5-14450HX. Part numbers also differ: SRL4R for the i7-12700F and SRMXK for the i5-14450HX.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX has a higher average benchmark score of 32040, compared to 31081 for the Intel Core i7-12700F. Both are at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX wins with a score of 20108, while the Intel Core i7-12700F scores 15291. This is a 24% advantage for the i5-14450HX.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-12700F support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core i7-12700F does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14450HX does support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i5-14450HX include?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX includes UHD Graphics 710. The Intel Core i7-12700F has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700F has 25 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.