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 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
Advantages of Intel Core i5-450M
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
932
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
100%
Price, $
$329.99
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
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Mobile • Sep 26th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-450M |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 26th, 2010 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Arrandale |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket G1 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 18.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |