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Intel Core i7-13645HX vs Intel Core i7-14650HX: Comparison
Core i7-13645HX vs Core i7-14650HX total cores compared
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: Core i7-13645HX 14 against Core i7-14650HX 16. L3 cache runs the same way, 24 MB on the Core i7-13645HX versus 30 MB on the Core i7-14650HX, another win for Core i7-14650HX. They differ on socket too, BGA 1744 on the Core i7-13645HX versus FCBGA1964 on the Core i7-14650HX. There is a split on release year as well, 2025 on the Core i7-13645HX versus 2024 on the Core i7-14650HX. Microarchitecture is not the same on both, Raptor Lake on the Core i7-13645HX versus Raptor Lake Refresh on the Core i7-14650HX.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core i7-13645HX for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core i7-14650HX is the one to take for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is the wrong buy for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core i7-13645HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i7-13645HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads. Our rating of the Core i7-14650HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i7-14650HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: efficiency cores, tdp, integrated graphics, form factor and igpu are identical here. They match on 4 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i7-13645HX and Core i7-14650HX differ on performance cores?
Yes. Performance Cores reads 6 on the Core i7-13645HX versus 8 on the Core i7-14650HX.
Is the Market Segment the same on the Core i7-13645HX and Core i7-14650HX?
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 i7-13645HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 2025
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- BGA 1744
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- FCBGA1964
Process Node
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 14
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 16Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 6
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 8Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 8
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 20
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 24Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 2.6 GHz
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 2.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 4.9 GHz
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 5.2 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 24 MB-20%
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 30 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i7-13645HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13645HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 14650HX if you want the higher L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB).
Verdict
Intel Core i7-13645HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-13645HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Intel Core i7-14650HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-14650HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.