Intel

Intel Core i5-13450HX

Expert rating8.3 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: BGA 1744
Core/Thread Count:: 10C/16T
TDP:: 55W
iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics
CPU Series:: Core i5

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

Intel Core i5-13450HX Review

Intel Core i5-13450HX 10-core 16-thread laptop (desktop-class) processor, 2.4GHz base / 4.6GHz boost, 55W TDP, Raptor Lake, BGA 1744 socket

The Intel Core i5-13450HX is a desktop-class mobile chip for high-performance gaming and creator laptops. It pairs 10 cores and 16 threads with a 2.4GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.6GHz and Intel UHD Graphics graphics, all within a 55W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 10 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Core i5-13450HX runs a 2.4GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.6GHz, backed by 12MB of L3 cache and Intel UHD Graphics graphics on the Raptor Lake architecture.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench 2024, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	788 763 to 812
Cinebench 2024, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	100 98 to 101.5

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	12,296 11,891 to 12,701
Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,376 2,337 to 2,415

Platform and Deployment

The Intel Core i5-13450HX uses the BGA 1744 platform in a 55W envelope, positioned as a desktop-class mobile chip for high-performance gaming and creator laptops..

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i5 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i5-13450HX sits at the 10-core tier, differentiated mainly by clock speed, TDP, and socket from its closest siblings. Against AMD's Ryzen Mobile and Ryzen AI Mobile processors in this catalog at a similar tier, the Intel Core i5-13450HX competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra mobile parts in this catalog it occupies a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.3 / 10

The Intel Core i5-13450HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.

Best for

Gaming laptops
Mobile workstations
Sustained multi-core workloads

Not for

Thin-and-light laptops
Battery-life-focused use
Fanless designs

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Raptor Lake
Release Year	2023

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Raptor Lake
Socket	BGA 1744
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	10
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	4
Total Threads	16
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.6 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	20 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	55 W
Max Turbo Power	157 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	55 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i5-13450HX?

The Intel Core i5-13450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads, a 2.4 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost clock, 20 MB of L3 cache and a 55 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics. Socket: BGA 1744.

Will the Intel Core i5-13450HX work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i5-13450HX lists Socket is BGA 1744. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i5-13450HX best suited to?

Best suited to: Gaming laptops; Mobile workstations; Sustained multi-core workloads.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i5-13450HX?

Not the best fit for: Thin-and-light laptops; Battery-life-focused use; Fanless designs.