Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i5-450M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 4057 days newer than Core i5-450M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-450M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 38% better in Valorant than Core i5-450M - 932 vs 675 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-450M - 24 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-450M doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
932
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.38/FPS
100%
Price, £
£356.44
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Mobile • Sep 26th, 2010
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-450M | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Sep 26th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Arrandale | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
2.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
18.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |