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Intel Core i5-14450HX vs Intel Core i5-14500HX: Comparison
Core i5-14450HX vs Core i5-14500HX total cores compared
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is total cores, Core i5-14450HX 10 against Core i5-14500HX 14. Measured rather than claimed: in Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) the Core i5-14500HX returns 13,289 against 12,478, a 6% lead. Core i5-14500HX also leads on l3 cache, 20 MB on the Core i5-14450HX versus 24 MB on the Core i5-14500HX. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.4 GHz on the Core i5-14450HX versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-14500HX. There is a split on e-core base clock as well, 1.8 GHz on the Core i5-14450HX versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-14500HX. They differ on igpu compute units too, 16 on the Core i5-14450HX versus 32 on the Core i5-14500HX.
Who each one is for
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. The Core i5-14500HX 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. 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. 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 i5-14450HX and Core i5-14500HX have in common
Everything else lines up. Performance cores, e-core boost clock, tdp, integrated graphics and socket read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 21 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-14450HX and Core i5-14500HX differ on efficiency cores?
Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 4 on the Core i5-14450HX versus 8 on the Core i5-14500HX.
Is the Form Factor the same on the Core i5-14450HX and Core i5-14500HX?
It is. Both are listed at Laptop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 2024
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Raptor Lake Refresh
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- FCBGA1964
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- FCBGA1964
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 10
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 14Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 6
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 16
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 20Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 2.4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 4.8 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 4.9 GHz
E-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 1.8 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 1.9 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 3.5 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 3.5 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Yes
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 20 MB-17%
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 24 MBBest
3D Stacked Cache
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- No
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- No
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 157 W
Max Operating Temp
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 100 C
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 100 C
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 5600 MT/s
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 5600 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 2
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 192 GB
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 192 GB
ECC Support
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- No
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- No
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
iGPU Compute Units
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 16
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 32
Copilot Plus Certified
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- No
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- No
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- PCIe 5.0
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 20
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 20
Retail Availability
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- Soldered Only
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- Soldered Only
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 12,478-6%
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- 13,289Best
Everyday tasks like photo editing, compression and compiling, run on all cores.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- Intel Core i5-14450HX
- 2,419-1%
- 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 14450HX if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 14500HX if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB), the higher geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) (13,289 vs 12,478) and the higher geekbench 6 (Single-Core) (2,432 vs 2,419).
Verdict
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.
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.