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Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core i5-14500HX: Comparison
What is the difference between Core i5-13420H and Core i5-14500HX?
L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, Core i5-13420H 12 MB against Core i5-14500HX 24 MB, a 50% lead for Core i5-14500HX. Measured rather than claimed: in Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) the Core i5-14500HX returns 2,432 against 2,297, a 6% lead. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13420H versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i5-14500HX. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 2.1 GHz on the Core i5-13420H versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-14500HX. They differ on tdp too, 45 W on the Core i5-13420H versus 55 W on the Core i5-14500HX. Socket is not the same on both, BGA 1744 on the Core i5-13420H versus FCBGA1964 on the Core i5-14500HX.
Who each one is for
The Core i5-13420H suits mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i5-14500HX is the one to take for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core i5-13420H (8/10): the Intel Core i5-13420H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i5-14500HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14500HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
What Core i5-13420H and Core i5-14500HX have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, integrated graphics, form factor, market segment and smt enabled included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-13420H and Core i5-14500HX differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 8 on the Core i5-13420H versus 14 on the Core i5-14500HX.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 2023
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- BGA 1744
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- FCBGA1964
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 8
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 14Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 4
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 6Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 4
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 12
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 20Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 2.1 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 4.6 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 4.9 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 12 MB-50%
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 24 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 115 W
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Yes
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 2,297-6%
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 2,432Best
The same everyday tasks on one core. Tracks how responsive the PC feels.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13420H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 14500HX if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 12 MB) and the higher geekbench 6 (Single-Core) (2,432 vs 2,297).
Verdict
Intel Core i5-13420H
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-13420H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.
Intel Core i5-14500HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-14500HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.