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Intel Core i5-1245U

Explore Intel Core i5-1245U technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.3/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Core i5-1245U is a Laptop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 10 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12738 and a single-thread rating of 3023. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

CPU Mark12,738
1,774 samples
Single Thread3,023
Overall rank#1,542
of 6,054
Reference price$309.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.3Good

Intel Core i5-1245U is a Laptop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 10 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12738 and a single-thread rating of 3023. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-1245U is a Laptop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include a 15 W reference TDP, a 12,738 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 12,738 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,023 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-4800. The 15 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-1245U specifications?

The main recorded details are a 15 W reference TDP, a 12,738 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-1245U good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-1245U?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-1245U use?

The recorded reference TDP is 15 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 5 4600UAMD12,800 points
02Intel CoreTM Ultra 5 115UIntel12,771 points
03Intel Core i5-1245UThis CPU12,738 points
04Intel Core Ultra 7 164UIntel12,659 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD12,581 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel CoreTM Ultra 5 115UIntel3,421 points
02Intel Core i5-1245UThis CPU3,023 points
03Intel Core Ultra 7 164UIntel2,919 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD2,386 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 4600UAMD2,331 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core Ultra 7 164UIntel1,406.6 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 5 4600UAMD853.3 Mark/W
03Intel CoreTM Ultra 5 115UIntel851.4 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-1245UThis CPU849.2 Mark/W
05AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD838.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
144,923.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
9,165.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
7,991.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
36.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
32,475.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
49,170.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
689.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
16,895.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2022
Socket—
Cores / threads10 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP15 W
Integrated graphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800
Maximum capacity64 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 48 KB
L22 x 1280 KB
L312 MB