Core i5-13450HX vs Core Ultra 7 155H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13450HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 155H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core Ultra 7 155H.

Core Ultra 7 155H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Core i5-13450HX needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core i5-13450HX.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,869).

Core i5-13450HX

2023

Core Ultra 7 155H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Core i5-13450HX needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core i5-13450HX.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 155H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core Ultra 7 155H.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,869).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13450HX better than Core Ultra 7 155H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 7 155H is ahead with a 17.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13450HX pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark. Core Ultra 7 155H also has the bigger cache pool with 20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13450HX is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-13450HX still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-13450HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.7% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 7 155H is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-13450HX Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 7 155H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	172 FPS	308 FPS
medium	159 FPS	278 FPS
high	132 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	251 FPS
medium	124 FPS	201 FPS
high	99 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	173 FPS
medium	74 FPS	139 FPS
high	59 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	93 FPS

Open Core i5-13450HX Open Core Ultra 7 155H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	544 FPS	618 FPS
medium	463 FPS	532 FPS
high	387 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	389 FPS
1440p
low	457 FPS	550 FPS
medium	402 FPS	457 FPS
high	345 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	340 FPS
medium	246 FPS	286 FPS
high	231 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	229 FPS

Open Core i5-13450HX Open Core Ultra 7 155H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	530 FPS	618 FPS
medium	449 FPS	618 FPS
high	415 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	618 FPS
medium	422 FPS	618 FPS
high	382 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	543 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	618 FPS
medium	331 FPS	531 FPS
high	296 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	402 FPS

Open Core i5-13450HX Open Core Ultra 7 155H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	622 FPS	618 FPS
medium	622 FPS	618 FPS
high	622 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	622 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	618 FPS
medium	622 FPS	618 FPS
high	592 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	517 FPS	579 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	606 FPS
medium	487 FPS	538 FPS
high	435 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	423 FPS

Open Core i5-13450HX Open Core Ultra 7 155H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13450HX and Core Ultra 7 155H

Core i5-13450HX

The Core i5-13450HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 20 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,869 points. Launch price was $326.

Core Ultra 7 155H

The Core Ultra 7 155H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,705 points. Launch price was $503.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155H offers 16 cores / 22 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-13450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13450HX scores 24,869 against the Core Ultra 7 155H's 24,705 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-13450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13450HX vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H.

Feature	Core i5-13450HX	Core Ultra 7 155H
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	16 / 22+60%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.8 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark	24,869	24,705
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	17,650
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,384
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	12,433

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13450HX	Core Ultra 7 155H
Socket	FCBGA1964	FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-13450HX) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Core i5-13450HX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 155H targets Thin-and-light Performance / AI. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 155H rivals Ryzen 7 8840HS.

Feature	Core i5-13450HX	Core Ultra 7 155H
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Thin-and-light Performance / AI