Core i5-12450H vs Ryzen 7 7435HS: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +71.9%AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS leads in this scenario (up to 71.9% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i5-12450H is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Ryzen 7 7435HS is better3
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 71.9% faster189 samples/min vs 110 samples/min
Threads 4 more16 vs 12
L3 cache 4 MB more16 MB vs 12 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 71.9%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i5-12450H110.2 samples/minRyzen 7 7435HS189.4 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 110B · 1890200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS is ahead by 71.9% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i5-12450H
110.2 samples/min · community measurement, sample 37 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 37 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 75.75–126.83; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-03-02; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
189.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 75 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 75 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 165.99–223.3; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-07-19; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (2)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 109.9 | 170.5 | B +55.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 109.1 | 164.3 | B +50.6% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (13)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 121.2 | 161.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 117.2 | 180.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 128.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 137.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 146.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 124.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 134.7 | 188.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 129.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 113.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 107 | 113.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 104.4 | 174.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 94.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 129.6 | 178.2 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i5-12450H | B · Ryzen 7 7435HS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 8 (4P + 4E) | 8 | equal |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | B: 4 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | no data | 3.1 GHz | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz | B: 0.1 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | no data | 512 KB | no data for A |
| L2 cache | no data | 4 MB | no data for A |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB | B: 4 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7r2 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC 6 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 | DDR5 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 4,800 MT/s | equal |
| Max memory capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | equal |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0, 28 lanes | PCIe 4.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (12th gen) | none | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 45 W (configurable: 35–54 W) | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 45 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 95 W | no data | no data for B |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 35 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A8 (4P + 4E)
B8
equalCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B16
B: 4 moreBase clock
Ano data
B3.1 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.4 GHz
B4.5 GHz
B: 0.1 GHz more
Cache
L1 cache
Ano data
B512 KB
no data for AL2 cache
Ano data
B4 MB
no data for AL3 cache
A12 MB
B16 MB
B: 4 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1744
BFP7r2
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BTSMC 6 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
BDDR5
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B4,800 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A64 GB
B64 GB
equalPCI Express
APCIe 4.0, 28 lanes
BPCIe 4.0
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel UHD Graphics (12th gen)
Bnone
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B45 W (configurable: 35–54 W)
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A45 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A95 W
Bno data
no data for BMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A35 W
Bno data
no data for BThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i5-12450H and AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i5-12450H uses FCBGA1744, while AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS uses FP7r2.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i5-12450H and AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS have?
Intel Core i5-12450H: 8 cores / 12 threads. AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS: 8 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i5-12450H: Intel UHD Graphics (12th gen). AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS: no.
Which is faster: Intel Core i5-12450H or AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS?
AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-12450Hchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 7 7435HSchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.