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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12450H vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

The Core i5-12450H is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 7 265KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 39% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 10 months newer
  • Available for $276.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 7 265KF ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 12 more cores.

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Core Ultra 7 265KF has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 95% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF boosts 25% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-12450H draws 80W less power.

Intel BGA 1744
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LGA1851
Alder Lake-H
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Arrow Lake-S
Mobile
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Desktop
UHD Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12450H or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265KF. It's 36% faster than the Core i5-12450H on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 53/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265KF than Core i5-12450H?expand_more
36% 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 Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 72/100 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 Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-12450H scores 53/100, Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 72/100. 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 Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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