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Intel Core i5-13450HX vs Intel Core i5-14450HX: Comparison
Core i5-13450HX vs Core i5-14450HX: the p-core boost clock difference
The first real difference is p-core boost clock: Core i5-13450HX 4.6 GHz against Core i5-14450HX 4.8 GHz. The benchmark result agrees. Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) puts Core i5-14450HX 1% ahead, 12,478 against 12,296. Socket is not the same on both, BGA 1744 on the Core i5-13450HX versus FCBGA1964 on the Core i5-14450HX. They differ on release year too, 2023 on the Core i5-13450HX versus 2024 on the Core i5-14450HX. There is a split on igpu as well, Intel UHD Graphics on the Core i5-13450HX versus Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i5-14450HX. Microarchitecture is not the same on both, Raptor Lake on the Core i5-13450HX versus Raptor Lake Refresh on the Core i5-14450HX. They differ on memory type too, DDR5, DDR4 on the Core i5-13450HX versus DDR5 or DDR4 on the Core i5-14450HX.
Core i5-13450HX vs Core i5-14450HX: which one fits your build
The Core i5-13450HX is the one to take for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core i5-14450HX suits 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 i5-13450HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-13450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads. Our rating of the Core i5-14450HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core base clock included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TDP the same on the Core i5-13450HX and Core i5-14450HX?
It is. Both are listed at 55 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 2023
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- BGA 1744
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- FCBGA1964
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 10
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 10
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 6
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 4
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 16
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 16
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 2.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 4.6 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 20 MB
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 20 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Yes
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 12,296-1%
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 12,478Best
Everyday tasks like photo editing, compression and compiling, run on all cores.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 2,376-2%
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 2,419Best
The same everyday tasks on one core. Tracks how responsive the PC feels.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13450HX if you want the higher L3 cache (20 MB vs 20 MB).
Choose 14450HX if you want the higher geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) (12,478 vs 12,296) and the higher geekbench 6 (Single-Core) (2,419 vs 2,376).
Verdict
Intel Core i5-13450HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-13450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Intel Core i5-14450HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-14450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.