Intel Core i5 12450H vs Intel Xeon E 2356G

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core i5 12450H leads Intel Xeon E 2356G overall by 6 points (48 vs 42 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Xeon E 2356G has 18,391 vs 15,838; lithography process, where Intel Core i5 12450H has 7 vs 14 nm; base frequency, where Intel Xeon E 2356G has 3.2 vs 2 GHz; base power consumption, where Intel Core i5 12450H has 45 vs 80 W; cores, where Intel Core i5 12450H has 8 vs 6.
Intel Core i5 12450H leads overall
Intel Core i5 12450H · 38 overall, #353 of 470
48
Intel Xeon E 2356G · 38 overall, #353 of 470
42
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Xeon E 2356G 18,391 vs 15,838
  • Lithography ProcessIntel Core i5 12450H 7 vs 14 nm
  • Base FrequencyIntel Xeon E 2356G 3.2 vs 2 GHz
  • Base Power ConsumptionIntel Core i5 12450H 45 vs 80 W
  • CoresIntel Core i5 12450H 8 vs 6

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 3 categories

CategoryCore i5 12450HXeon E 2356GLead
Benchmark
+9
Core Specifications
+37
Integrated Graphics
Tie

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core i5 12450H
Xeon E 2356G
Cores
8
6
Threads
12
12
Base Frequency
2 GHz
3.2 GHz60% more
Base Power Consumption
45 W44% less
80 W
Maximum Frequency
4.4 GHz
5 GHz14% more
Maximum Power Consumption
90 W
N/A
L1 Cache
704 KB
N/A
L2 Cache
7 MB
N/A
L3 Cache
12 MB
12 MB
Lithography Process
7 nm50% less
14 nm
Is unlocked
No
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core i5 12450H
Xeon E 2356G
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Core i5 12450H
Xeon E 2356G
PassMark CPU Mark
15,838
18,39116% more

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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