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Intel Core i5-13500HX vs Intel Core i5-14450HX: Comparison
Core i5-13500HX vs Core i5-14450HX: the total cores difference
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: Core i5-13500HX 14 against Core i5-14450HX 10. Add l3 cache to that, 24 MB on the Core i5-13500HX versus 20 MB on the Core i5-14450HX, and the pattern holds. Socket is not the same on both, BGA 1744 on the Core i5-13500HX versus FCBGA1964 on the Core i5-14450HX. They differ on release year too, 2023 on the Core i5-13500HX versus 2024 on the Core i5-14450HX. Igpu is not the same on both, Intel UHD Graphics on the Core i5-13500HX versus Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i5-14450HX.
Who each one is for
The Core i5-13500HX 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. The Core i5-14450HX suits gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is the wrong buy for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core i5-13500HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-13500HX 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, 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 i5-13500HX and Core i5-14450HX differ on efficiency cores?
Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 8 on the Core i5-13500HX versus 4 on the Core i5-14450HX.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the Core i5-13500HX and Core i5-14450HX?
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 i5-13500HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 2023
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- BGA 1744
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- FCBGA1964
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 14Best
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 10
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 6
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 8Best
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 4
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 20Best
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 16
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 2.5 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 4.7 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 24 MBBest
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 20 MB-17%
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13500HX if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).
Choose 14450HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-13500HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-13500HX 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.