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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12450H vs Ryzen 7 9700X

The Core i5-12450H is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 50% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 8 months newer
Available for $304.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

214FPS

228FPS

629FPS

790FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-12450H

294FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

462FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-12450H

236FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

275FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-12450H

664FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

849FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-12450H

695FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

889FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-12450H

226FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

340FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-12450H

236FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

258FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-12450H

51%

Ryzen 7 9700X

78%

Ryzen 7 9700X ranks 27 points higher.

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Ryzen 7 9700X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12450H

12 MB

Ryzen 7 9700X

32 MB

Ryzen 7 9700X has 20 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-12450H

2 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 90% higher base clock.

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Core i5-12450H

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X

5.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X boosts 25% higher.

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Core i5-12450H

45W

Ryzen 7 9700X

65W

Core i5-12450H draws 20W less power.

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Core i5-12450H

Ryzen 7 9700X

$304.00

Core i5-12450HRyzen 7 9700X

Intel BGA 1744

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AM5

Alder Lake-H

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Granite Ridge

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12450H or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 53% faster than the Core i5-12450H on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Core i5-12450H?expand_more

53% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12450H or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 78/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-12450H scores 51/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 78/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-12450H or Ryzen 7 9700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12450H or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.