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Intel Core i5-13500HX vs Intel Core i5-14500HX: Comparison

Core i5-13500HX vs Core i5-14500HX: the p-core boost clock difference

P-core boost clock is the dividing line, Core i5-13500HX 4.7 GHz against Core i5-14500HX 4.9 GHz. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.5 GHz on the Core i5-13500HX versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-14500HX. They differ on socket too, BGA 1744 on the Core i5-13500HX versus FCBGA1964 on the Core i5-14500HX. There is a split on release year as well, 2023 on the Core i5-13500HX versus 2024 on the Core i5-14500HX. They differ on igpu too, Intel UHD Graphics on the Core i5-13500HX versus Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i5-14500HX. There is a split on microarchitecture as well, Raptor Lake on the Core i5-13500HX versus Raptor Lake Refresh on the Core i5-14500HX. Memory type is not the same on both, DDR5, DDR4 on the Core i5-13500HX versus DDR5 or DDR4 on the Core i5-14500HX.

Which should you buy, Core i5-13500HX or Core i5-14500HX?

Buy the Core i5-13500HX for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core i5-14500HX is the one to take for 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 i5-14500HX (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, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 7 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the L3 Cache the same on the Core i5-13500HX and Core i5-14500HX?

It is. Both are listed at 24 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    Laptop
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    2023
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    2024
  • TDP

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    55 W
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    55 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    Intel UHD Graphics
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    Laptop
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    Raptor Lake Refresh
  • Socket

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    BGA 1744
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    FCBGA1964
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    7 nm
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    14
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    14
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    6
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    6
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    8
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    8
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    20
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    20
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    2.5 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    2.6 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    4.7 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    4.9 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    24 MB
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    24 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    55 W
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    55 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    157 W
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    157 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    DDR5, DDR4
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    DDR5 or DDR4
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i5-13500HX
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14500HX
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13500HX if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB).

    Choose 14500HX 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 i5-14500HX

    8.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-14500HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.

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