FPSVersusCore i5-10600K vs Core i5-12450HX
Performance score
Core i5-10600K and Core i5-12450HX 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.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i5-10600K | Core i5-12450HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 28.37 | 28.19 |
| Ranking position | 328 | 334 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 11.86 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Comet Lake | Alder Lake |
| Release date | Q2 2020 | Q4 2023 |
Specifications
| Core i5-10600K | Core i5-12450HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| P + E cores | no data | 4 + 4 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i5-10600K | Core i5-12450HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | no data |
| TDP | 125 W | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i5-10600K | Core i5-12450HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 128 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i5-10600K
- has integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630)
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Core i5-12450HX
- 23% faster single core
- more cores: 8 vs 6
- newer: released in 2023
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