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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12450H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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Intel Core i5-12450H

17,239 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

22,729 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12450H is a mobile processor built on the Alder Lake-H architecture, marking Intel's 12th-generation Core series entry for high-performance laptops. This chip pairs 8 cores with 12 threads, a configuration that relies on a hybrid architecture mixing performance and efficiency cores to balance throughput with power draw. The base clock sits at 2000 MHz, while the boost clock reaches 4.40 GHz, giving the processor a wide operating range for both bursty single-threaded tasks and sustained multi-threaded workloads.

Manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node, the i5-12450H has a die size of 217 mm². The cache hierarchy is substantial: each core gets 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2, with a shared 12 MB L3 pool across the chip. That L3 allocation is critical for workloads that share data between cores, such as game physics, database queries, and multi-threaded rendering. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though the FACT PACK does not list a specific memory bandwidth figure. With 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes available from the CPU, this chip can feed a discrete GPU and fast NVMe storage without bottlenecking either.

The benchmark data reveals a processor that scales well with thread count but shows diminishing returns at the top end. In 3DMark tests, the i5-12450H scores 912 in single-thread, 1743 in 2-thread, 3091 in 4-thread, 4233 in 8-thread, and 5020 in max-thread tests. The jump from 8 to max threads (12 threads) is only about 18.6%, indicating that the additional four threads — likely from efficiency cores — contribute meaningfully but not linearly. For everyday workloads, the single-thread score of 912 and 2-thread score of 1743 suggest strong responsiveness in lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office suites, and legacy software.

Cinebench results reinforce this picture. The R23 multi-core score of 8822.5 against a single-core score of 1661 gives a multi-to-single ratio of roughly 5.3x, which is typical for a mobile chip with this core/thread count. The R20 scores — 5671 multi-core and 800 single-core — follow the same pattern. These numbers indicate the CPU can handle sustained all-core loads like video encoding or 3D rendering, but it is not a workstation-class part. The Passmark suite shows similar traits: integer math scores 54782, floating-point math scores 40568, and extended instructions score 11992, all of which point to a balanced ALU/FPU design suitable for general-purpose computing. Data compression scores 195132, while encryption scores 10832, suggesting the chip handles compression tasks efficiently but lacks dedicated cryptographic acceleration that would push encryption numbers higher.

The CPU's percentile ranking at 71 against all CPUs places it firmly in the upper-midrange tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (avg score 17278, delta -0.2%), Intel Core i5-11400F (avg score 17177, delta 0.4%), AMD Ryzen 3 210 (avg score 17321, delta -0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (avg score 17333, delta -0.5%). The i5-12450H's average benchmark score of 17239 sits within 0.5% of all four rivals, meaning performance is essentially identical to these desktop and mobile parts despite the architectural differences. This is a notable result: the i5-12450H matches or slightly edges a desktop Core i5-11400F in aggregate benchmarks, which speaks to the efficiency of the Alder Lake design.

# Benchmark Performance

The i5-12450H's aggregate benchmark score of 17239 places it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Against its nearest rivals, the deltas are razor-thin: it trails the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G by just 0.2%, leads the Intel Core i5-11400F by 0.4%, and trails both the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Ryzen 5 4500 by 0.5%. These differences are within run-to-run variance, so the practical takeaway is that the i5-12450H trades blows with these four competitors across a broad mix of workloads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 16265 and single-thread score of 3306 both contribute to this aggregate, with the single-thread result being particularly competitive given the boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile posts an average benchmark score of 22729, ranking at the 67th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (avg score 22895, delta -0.7%), AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (avg score 22549, delta 0.8%), Intel Arc B580 (avg score 23021, delta -1.3%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (avg score 22435, delta 1.3%). The RTX 4060 Mobile essentially matches a desktop RTX 2080 in aggregate performance, trailing by only 0.7%, while slightly edging the RX 7700 XT by 0.8% and the RTX 5060 Mobile by 1.3%. The Arc B580 leads by 1.3%, but again, these margins are small enough to be considered parity.

In specific GPU benchmarks, the Geekbench OpenCL score of 89420 and Vulkan score of 89569 show the GPU is well-optimized across different compute APIs. Passmark results break down as follows: G3D scores 17469, G2D scores 730, GPU compute scores 6816, DirectX 10 scores 107, DirectX 11 scores 157, DirectX 12 scores 73, and DirectX 9 scores 216. The DirectX 12 score of 73 is notably lower than the DirectX 11 score of 157, which may reflect driver overhead or benchmark characteristics rather than raw hardware capability, given the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 69, indicating the system sits comfortably above the median but below the top tier of laptop configurations.

# FAQ

Q: How does the i5-12450H compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 4500?

A: The i5-12450H has an average benchmark score of 17239, while the Ryzen 5 4500 scores 17333, a delta of -0.5%. This places the Intel chip essentially at parity with the AMD processor, with a difference that falls within benchmark variance.

Q: What is the RTX 4060 Mobile's performance relative to the desktop RTX 2080?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 on average, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, meaning the mobile GPU trails the desktop card by 0.7%. In practical terms, they deliver nearly identical aggregate performance.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-12450H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The FACT PACK does not specify a memory bandwidth figure for either type.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance like?

A: The 3DMark single-thread score is 912, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1661. These results, combined with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, indicate strong performance for lightly threaded applications.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does the CPU provide?

A: The i5-12450H offers 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU itself. This is sufficient for a discrete GPU and high-speed NVMe storage.

Q: What process node is the GPU built on?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile uses a 5 nm process node from TSMC, with a transistor count of 18,900 million and a die size of 159 mm².

Q: Is the CPU's performance better than a desktop Core i5-11400F?

A: The i5-12450H leads the Core i5-11400F by 0.4% in average benchmark score (17239 vs 17177). The difference is negligible, so the mobile chip matches the older desktop part in aggregate performance.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-12450H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not user-upgradable in the traditional sense; the processor is permanently attached to the motherboard. The same applies to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, which is integrated into the laptop chassis. Consequently, the upgrade path for this platform is limited to components that are not soldered — namely memory, storage, and potentially the wireless card, depending on the laptop design.

Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, giving laptop OEMs flexibility in cost and performance trade-offs. For users, upgrading from the base memory configuration to a higher-capacity or faster kit is the most straightforward improvement. The CPU's 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide bandwidth for a discrete GPU and NVMe SSDs, so swapping in a faster or larger Gen 4 drive is a viable upgrade. The GPU itself connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, as indicated in the bus interface field, which is ample bandwidth for the RTX 4060 Mobile's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The CPU has a TDP of 45 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 115 W, though the FACT PACK does not list a suggested PSU wattage. In a laptop context, the power delivery system is fixed by the design, so users cannot adjust PSU headroom. The practical upgrade path, therefore, is not about swapping the core components but rather about maximizing the existing configuration: maxing out RAM to the dual-channel limit, installing the fastest supported NVMe drive, and ensuring the cooling solution is adequate for sustained loads. The GPU's power connector is listed as "None," which is typical for mobile parts that draw power through the motherboard rather than external cables.

For users considering a future platform change, the data suggests that the i5-12450H's performance is comparable to desktop parts like the Core i5-11400F and AMD Ryzen 5 4500, so a meaningful upgrade would require moving to a higher-tier processor rather than a side-grade. Similarly, the RTX 4060 Mobile's performance parity with the RTX 2080 and RX 7700 XT means a GPU upgrade in a future laptop would need to target a higher tier to see measurable gains.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pair is 69, and the individual percentiles are 71 for the CPU and 67 for the GPU. This close alignment suggests the components are well-matched in overall capability, with neither dramatically outclassing the other. However, a deeper look at the benchmark scores reveals where each component excels and where it might hold the system back.

For CPU-bound workloads, the i5-12450H's single-thread performance is the limiting factor in scenarios like high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, where frame generation depends heavily on CPU speed. The 3DMark single-thread score of 912 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1661 are solid for a mobile chip but will cap frame rates in CPU-heavy titles when the GPU is not fully utilized. Conversely, the GPU's 67th percentile ranking and its aggregate score of 22729 mean it can push high frame rates at 1080p, but in multi-threaded scenarios like 3D rendering or video encoding, the CPU's 71st percentile position will be the bottleneck if the workload cannot effectively use the GPU's compute capabilities (OpenCL score of 89420).

The scaling behavior in the CPU benchmarks provides further evidence. The 3DMark max-thread score of 5020 is only 18.6% higher than the 8-thread score of 4233, indicating that the additional threads beyond 8 yield diminishing returns. This suggests that for workloads optimized for 8 threads or fewer, the CPU performs close to its peak, but heavily threaded applications that scale beyond 12 threads will not benefit from higher core counts. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 73 versus DirectX 11 score of 157 is another point of interest; while this could indicate driver overhead, it also suggests that DirectX 11 titles may run relatively better than DirectX 12 titles on this GPU, potentially shifting the bottleneck balance in older games.

For gaming workloads, the CPU and GPU are balanced enough that the bottleneck shifts depending on the title and settings. At 1080p with lower graphics settings, the CPU is more likely to limit frame rates given its single-thread performance. At higher resolutions or with ultra settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The absence of measured FPS data for this exact combination means these are estimates, but the benchmark scores support this interpretation.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-12450H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile in a laptop form factor, as indicated by the build class. The CPU and GPU are both mid-to-upper-midrange parts in their respective categories, with the CPU sitting at the 71st percentile and the GPU at the 67th percentile. The combined percentile of 69 places this system above the majority of laptops but below the top-tier configurations that would pair higher-end CPUs with more powerful GPUs.

The i5-12450H is an 8-core, 12-thread processor from Intel's 12th-generation Core series, built on Alder Lake architecture. It is a mobile part with a 45 W TDP, designed for performance laptops that balance power draw with sustained workload capability. The RTX 4060 Mobile, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, is a 5 nm GPU from TSMC with 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it fully modern for current game titles.

The system's memory and storage configuration are not specified in the FACT PACK, but the CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel, and the PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU plus the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provide ample bandwidth for fast storage. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p gaming and light 1440p workloads. The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics is present but secondary to the discrete GPU, which will handle all graphics-intensive tasks.

Overall, this is a well-rounded laptop configuration aimed at users who need a balance of CPU and GPU performance for gaming, content creation, and general productivity. It is not a flagship part, but the percentile rankings show it outperforms the majority of systems on the market.

# Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing targets users who need a capable laptop for a mix of gaming, productivity, and content creation without stepping into premium-tier pricing tiers. The i5-12450H's 71st percentile CPU performance and the RTX 4060 Mobile's 67th percentile GPU performance make this system suitable for a broad audience.

Gamers playing at 1080p with high or ultra settings will find the RTX 4060 Mobile sufficient for most titles, given its aggregate score of 22729 and its parity with the desktop RTX 2080. The CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 912) supports high frame rates in less demanding games, though CPU-bound titles may see lower performance. Gamers who prioritize esports titles or older games at high refresh rates will benefit from the CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will appreciate the CPU's multi-threaded scores — Cinebench R23 multi-core of 8822.5 and Passmark multi-thread of 16265 — for shorter render times. The GPU's compute capabilities (OpenCL score of 89420, Vulkan score of 89569) also accelerate GPU-accelerated effects in editing software. Students and office workers handling document creation, web browsing, and spreadsheet tasks will find the CPU's single-thread performance more than adequate, with headroom for multitasking across 12 threads. Small business workstations that run database queries or data analysis software will benefit from the Passmark data compression score of 195132, though the encryption score of 10832 suggests heavy cryptographic workloads are not this chip's strength.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1080p is a primary scenario for this laptop. The RTX 4060 Mobile's performance, which sits at 67th percentile and matches the desktop RTX 2080 within 0.7%, can drive high frame rates in most titles at high settings. The CPU's single-thread score of 912 in 3DMark and 1661 in Cinebench R23 ensures that frame pacing remains consistent in less demanding games, though esports titles at maximum refresh rates may see CPU limitations.

Streaming while gaming is feasible given the CPU's 12 threads, which can handle encoding overhead alongside game logic, though the Passmark extended instructions score of 11992 suggests the chip has some headroom for AVX-optimized encoding tasks. The GPU's NVENC capabilities, implied by its 96 tensor cores, offload encoding from the CPU, freeing up more threads for the game itself.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve will leverage both the CPU's multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 8822.5, Passmark multi-thread 16265) and the GPU's compute performance (OpenCL 89420). Timeline scrubbing and effects rendering will be responsive, and the 8 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient for 1080p or light 4K projects.

3D rendering in Blender or similar tools will be CPU-bound in most cases, with the i5-12450H's 8 cores and 12 threads providing a reasonable render time for moderate scenes. The GPU can accelerate final frame rendering via its 24 RT cores and FP32 throughput of 11.61 TFLOPS, but the CPU's 71st percentile ranking means it will be the limiting factor in complex scenes.

Software development involving compilation and testing will benefit from the CPU's integer math score of 54782 and the 12 MB of L3 cache, which speeds up iterative builds. The dual-channel memory support for DDR4 or DDR5 reduces compilation bottlenecks in memory-heavy projects.

Student and office work — document editing, web research, video conferencing, and light data analysis — will run smoothly on this system. The CPU's single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3306) handles interface responsiveness, while the 12 threads allow for smooth multitasking across multiple applications.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, as dataIsMeasured is false. Therefore, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results.

Based on the RTX 4060 Mobile's aggregate GPU score of 22729 and its 67th percentile ranking, this GPU should deliver strong 1080p gaming performance at high or ultra settings in most titles. The GPU's closest rival comparisons — trailing the RTX 2080 by 0.7% and the RX 7700 XT by 0.8% — suggest it performs like a desktop midrange card from the previous generation. For 1080p ultra settings, the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for current game textures, though the 128-bit bus width may limit performance in games with very large texture pools.

At 1440p, the GPU will likely require medium to high settings to maintain playable frame rates in demanding titles, given that its aggregate score is roughly 30% lower than top-tier mobile GPUs (based on the percentile gap). The CPU's single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 912, may cap frame rates in esports titles like Counter-Strike or Valorant even at high refresh rates, but for most AAA games at 60-100 FPS targets, the CPU will not be the primary bottleneck at 1080p.

For older or less demanding games, the system should easily exceed 100 FPS at 1080p with high settings, given the GPU's DirectX 9 score of 216 and DirectX 11 score of 157 in Passmark, which indicate strong legacy API performance. The DirectX 12 score of 73 is lower, but this may be a benchmark artifact rather than a real-world limitation, as the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. In the absence of measured FPS data, buyers should treat these as rough performance expectations: capable 1080p gaming, decent 1440p with settings adjustments, and strong performance in older titles.

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