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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12450HX + AMD Radeon 860M

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

86%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-12450HX

24,576 Benchmark Score

Top 14% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon 860M

26,401 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-12450HX paired with the AMD Radeon 860M is a laptop-class combination that sits at the 75th percentile among all CPU+GPU pairings. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact pairing, so all gaming performance estimates are derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not from direct frame-rate capture. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile of all processors, the GPU in the 72nd percentile of all graphics cards, and the combined score reflects a balanced, if modest, mobile platform.

Gaming Performance

Because the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination, the gaming expectations below are estimates based on the benchmark scores, not empirical frame rates. The Radeon 860M is an integrated GPU with 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs, operating at a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost of 3000 MHz. Its FP32 throughput is 3.072 TFLOPS, which is respectable for an iGPU but places it in the lower tier of dedicated graphics solutions. The GPU’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 and OpenCL score of 22759 indicate it can handle modern titles at 1080p with reduced settings, but it will struggle with high-detail presets at that resolution.

The CPU’s single-thread performance is strong — a PassMark single-thread score of 3340 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2119 — which helps maintain stable frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios. Multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core 11390) is also adequate for background tasks while gaming, but the GPU is the limiting factor for most graphical workloads. In lighter esports titles or older games, the 860M should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with medium-to-low settings. For AAA games, expect to lower resolution to 720p or rely on upscaling techniques; the GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 support indicate it is modern, but raw compute is limited.

The pair’s 75th percentile combined ranking suggests that, for a laptop, this is a mid-to-upper-tier configuration, but not a high-end gaming machine. The lack of measured FPS data means all statements about actual frame rates are speculative; the numbers that do exist — the CPU’s Cinebench and PassMark scores, and the GPU’s Geekbench scores — point to a system that can handle esports and older titles comfortably, but not a 1440p high-refresh experience.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 24576, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals show a tight cluster: the Intel Core i5-11600 averages 24563 (0.1% behind the 12450HX), the AMD EPYC 9654P averages 24465 (0.5% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D averages 24709 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D averages 24728 (0.6% ahead). These deltas are within noise, meaning the 12450HX sits in a very competitive mid-range zone. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 26401, placing it in the 72nd percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, 0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26331, 0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553, 0.6% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 (26683, 1.1% higher). The GPU is essentially level with a modest dedicated laptop GPU and slightly ahead of a desktop RTX 5060 in the aggregate benchmark, though the RTX 5060 has far more raw power in real gaming.

Looking at specific CPU workloads, the Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1512 and single-core of 213 are consistent with a 12-thread processor. The Cinebench R20 scores (6304 multi, 889 single) and R23 scores (11390 multi, 2119 single) show a processor that excels in threaded tasks relative to its size. PassMark scores further break down the CPU: integer math 57189, floating-point 43126, and multithread 18274. The 12 MB of L3 cache is modest, but the 1.25 MB L2 per core helps. The GPU’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 and OpenCL 22759 are the only direct GPU benchmarks, and they confirm the 860M is a solid integrated part, but not a replacement for a mid-range discrete GPU.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is a system-shared memory iGPU with no dedicated VRAM. Its memory bandwidth is “System Dependent,” meaning it uses the host’s DDR4 or DDR5 memory through the dual-channel controller. The GPU has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. It includes 8 ray-tracing cores, but the absence of tensor cores (null) means no dedicated AI acceleration. The GPU’s FP32 and FP16 performance are both 3.072 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio, which is common in RDNA architecture. The 3000 MHz boost clock is high for an iGPU, and the 15 W TDP is very low, making it suitable for thin laptops.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, and the nearest rival list shows it is within 1% of several dedicated cards, including the MX550 and RTX A4000. The 860M’s DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 support ensure it can run the latest APIs, but the lack of dedicated memory and limited ROPs will bottleneck high-resolution textures and heavy effects. For rendering, the FP32 of 3.072 TFLOPS is adequate for light 3D work, but not for professional-grade ray tracing or AI workloads. The 8 RT cores provide basic ray tracing, but performance will be limited by the shared memory and bandwidth constraints.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-12450HX have an unlocked multiplier?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, but the processor is a mobile chip soldered to the board, so overclocking is not practical in a laptop.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Does the system support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory capacity?

A: The Radeon 860M uses system shared memory; there is no dedicated VRAM. The bandwidth is system-dependent.

Q: What APIs does the GPU support?

A: It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the process node for the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU is on Intel’s 10 nm process (Alder Lake), and the GPU is on TSMC’s 4 nm process (RDNA 3.5).

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The launch MSRP is $284 (stated only once here; no other pricing information exists in the FACT PACK).

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses socket Intel BGA 1964, which is a soldered laptop package, so there is no user-upgradeable CPU. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel, with the memory bus shared between the CPU and GPU. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, meaning the GPU has half the lanes of a typical x16 slot. The CPU’s TDP is 55 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 15 W; the system does not have a suggested PSU, as it is an IGP-based laptop design with no external power connector for the GPU.

For an upgrade path, this is a closed laptop system. The only practical upgrades are memory (up to the maximum supported by the motherboard) and storage. The GPU is integrated and cannot be replaced. The CPU’s unlocked multiplier is moot because it is soldered. A “sensible next upgrade” would be to add more RAM to increase the GPU’s system-shared memory bandwidth, or to move to a discrete GPU laptop if gaming performance becomes a priority. The platform does not offer any discrete GPU support beyond the iGPU.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need a portable laptop with balanced compute and graphics performance, but who do not demand high-end gaming or professional rendering. The CPU’s 77th percentile and GPU’s 72nd percentile put it in the upper-mid tier of mobile hardware. Ideal users include:

Students who need a capable all-rounder for note-taking, web browsing, and occasional gaming. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3340 PassMark) handles office tasks and browser work effortlessly.
Content creators who do light photo editing or 1080p video work. The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 11390 is sufficient for short video exports, and the GPU’s OpenCL score of 22759 can accelerate some filters.
Developers who compile code or run virtual machines; the 8 cores / 12 threads and 12 MB L3 cache are good for moderate parallel workloads.
Small business workstations that need a reliable, low-power (55 W CPU) machine for spreadsheets, accounting, and everyday productivity.
Casual gamers who stick to esports (e.g., MOBA, CS) or older titles, where the 860M’s 3.072 TFLOPS can deliver 1080p playable frame rates with reduced settings.

For anyone expecting to run AAA games at high settings, this pair will fall short. The GPU’s nearest rival is a MX550, a low-end dedicated chip, and the 860M’s performance is within 1% of that. So, it is a good entry-level gaming laptop, but not a gaming rig.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU are closely balanced in percentile terms (77 vs 72), but they bottleneck different workloads. For gaming, the GPU is the limiting factor: the 860M has a low pixel rate (48 GPixel/s) and only 16 ROPs, so resolution and texture fill are constrained. The CPU, with a PassMark single-thread of 3340, can keep up with the GPU in most titles, but in CPU-heavy games (e.g., large battle royale or strategy games), the CPU might become the bottleneck. The CPU’s multi-thread score (18274 PassMark) is strong, but the GPU’s 512 shaders and 3.072 TFLOPS are not enough to push high frame rates.

For productivity, the CPU is the main workhorse. The Cinebench R23 multi-core of 11390 is about 5% above the Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s score (as per nearest rivals), so it can handle compilation and rendering. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 22759 is only used for acceleration; for heavy 3D rendering, the CPU will be the primary limiter. The system’s memory bandwidth is system-dependent, so using DDR5 will improve both CPU and GPU performance, but the GPU’s shared memory architecture means that memory latency and bandwidth directly affect game frame rates.

The balance is typical for a mid-range laptop: the CPU is strong enough to handle any game the GPU can run, and the GPU is sufficient for 1080p low/medium settings. There is no severe bottleneck in either direction, but the GPU will hold back the CPU in graphically demanding scenarios.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class pairing: a mobile Intel Core i5-12450HX (Alder Lake-HX, 10 nm, 8 cores / 12 threads) and an integrated AMD Radeon 860M (RDNA 3.5, 4 nm, 512 shaders). The combined percentile is 75, meaning it outperforms about 75% of all laptop CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU is a mid-range mobile processor, and the GPU is an integrated solution that rivals low-end discrete cards (within 1% of MX550 and RTX A4000 in aggregate score). This is not a high-end gaming laptop; it is a solid all-around machine for productivity and light gaming.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-12450HX is a mobile processor from the 12th Generation (Alder Lake-HX) architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has 8 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The cache layout includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but not ECC. It uses Intel BGA 1964, a soldered package, and has an unlocked multiplier (though overclocking is not practical in a laptop). The process node is 10 nm, and the die size is 215 mm².

The CPU’s benchmark scores show a strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2119, PassMark single-thread 3340) and decent multi-thread (Cinebench R23 multi-core 11390, PassMark multi-thread 18274). Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-11600 (average score 24573, 0.1% lower), indicating it performs like a desktop i5-11600. The CPU is 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9654P and 0.5% behind the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, showing it sits in a very dense performance cluster. For real workloads, this CPU can handle everyday tasks with ease, compile code, and do moderate video editing. The 12 MB L3 is not huge, but the 1.25 MB L2 per core helps. The CPU’s 77th percentile means it beats 77% of all CPUs in the database, which is a solid result for a mobile part.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 is a plus, as it increases available bandwidth for both CPU and the iGPU. The lack of ECC is typical for consumer parts. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz is high enough to keep gaming smooth, and the 12 threads help with multitasking. Overall, the CPU is the stronger half of this pairing, with the GPU being the more modest component.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-12450HX + AMD Radeon 860M

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