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Intel Core i5-13450HX vs Intel Core i5-14500HX: Comparison
Core i5-13450HX vs Core i5-14500HX: the total cores difference
There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core i5-13450HX 10 against Core i5-14500HX 14. Measured rather than claimed: in Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) the Core i5-14500HX returns 13,289 against 12,296, a 7% lead. Core i5-14500HX also leads on l3 cache, 20 MB on the Core i5-13450HX versus 24 MB on the Core i5-14500HX. There is a split on release year as well, 2023 on the Core i5-13450HX versus 2024 on the Core i5-14500HX. Igpu is not the same on both, Intel UHD Graphics on the Core i5-13450HX versus Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i5-14500HX.
Which should you buy, Core i5-13450HX or Core i5-14500HX?
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 i5-14500HX 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 i5-14500HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14500HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, performance cores, tdp, integrated graphics, form factor and market segment included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-13450HX and Core i5-14500HX differ on efficiency cores?
Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 4 on the Core i5-13450HX versus 8 on the Core i5-14500HX.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the Core i5-13450HX and Core i5-14500HX?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 2023
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- BGA 1744
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- FCBGA1964
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 10
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 14Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 6
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 16
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 20Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 2.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 4.6 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 4.9 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 20 MB-17%
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 24 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Yes
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
- Intel Core i5-13450HX
- 12,296-7%
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 13,289Best
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 i5-14500HX
- 2,432Best
The same everyday tasks on one core. Tracks how responsive the PC feels.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13450HX 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 20 MB), the higher geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) (13,289 vs 12,296) and the higher geekbench 6 (Single-Core) (2,432 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 i5-14500HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-14500HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.