Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) vs Core i5-12450H
Performance score
Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) and Core i5-12450H are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) | Core i5-12450H | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 28.03 | 28.19 |
| Ranking position | 339 | 333 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 32.74 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Architecture | Apple A18 Pro (Mac) | Alder Lake |
| Release date | Q1 2026 | Q1 2022 |
Specifications
| Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) | Core i5-12450H | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 6 | 12 |
| P + E cores | 2 + 4 | 4 + 4 |
| Boost clock | 4.05 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | no data | 12 MB |
| Process node | no data | Intel 7 |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Intel UHD Graphics (12th Gen) |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) | Core i5-12450H | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | FCBGA1744 |
| TDP | no data | 45 W |
| Max temperature | no data | 100 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo) | Core i5-12450H | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Max memory | no data | 64 GB |
| PCIe lanes | no data | 28 |
Pros and cons
Apple A18 Pro (MacBook Neo)
- 29% faster single core
- newer: released in 2026
Core i5-12450H
- more cores: 8 vs 6
- more threads: 12 vs 6
- has integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (12th Gen))
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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