Intel Core i5 12450H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core i5 12450H leads Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus overall by 11 points (47 vs 36 out of 100).
  • Key differences: L3 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 36 MB vs 12 MB; maximum power consumption, where Intel Core i5 12450H has 90 vs 160 W; L2 cache, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 40 MB vs 7 MB; lithography process, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 3 vs 7 nm; cores, where Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 vs 8.
Intel Core i5 12450H leads overall
Intel Core i5 12450H · 38 overall, #353 of 470
47
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · 38 overall, #353 of 470
36
Key differences
  • L3 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 36 MB vs 12 MB
  • Maximum Power ConsumptionIntel Core i5 12450H 90 vs 160 W
  • L2 CacheIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 40 MB vs 7 MB
  • Lithography ProcessIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 3 vs 7 nm
  • CoresIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 vs 8

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 3 categories

CategoryCore i5 12450HCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusLead
Benchmark
+34
Core Specifications
+32
Integrated Graphics
Tie

Value for Money

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Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core i5 12450H
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Cores
8
24
Threads
12
24
Base Frequency
2 GHz
2.7 GHz35% more
Base Power Consumption
45 W18% less
55 W
Maximum Frequency
4.4 GHz
5.5 GHz25% more
Maximum Power Consumption
90 W44% less
160 W
L1 Cache
704 KB
N/A
L2 Cache
7 MB
40 MB471% more
L3 Cache
12 MB
36 MB200% more
Lithography Process
7 nm
3 nm57% less
Is unlocked
No
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core i5 12450H
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Core i5 12450H
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
PassMark CPU Mark
15,838
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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