Core i5-14450HX vs Core i7-13700K

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 i5-14450HX

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 30 MB).

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.6% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Core i5-14450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i5-14450HX

2024

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.6% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 30 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Core i5-14450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Core i5-14450HX?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 27.6% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data and 94.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 27.6% more average FPS across 42 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 94.4% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 20 MB).

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

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is at an unclear MSRP at $409 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 27.6% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i5-14450HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 i5-14450HX Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	252 FPS	284 FPS
medium	242 FPS	268 FPS
high	202 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	190 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	238 FPS
medium	187 FPS	200 FPS
high	151 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	159 FPS
medium	129 FPS	134 FPS
high	99 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	90 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Core i7-13700K

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	555 FPS	689 FPS
medium	470 FPS	580 FPS
high	393 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	457 FPS	595 FPS
medium	402 FPS	525 FPS
high	345 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	348 FPS
medium	246 FPS	314 FPS
high	231 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	261 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Core i7-13700K

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	589 FPS	648 FPS
medium	526 FPS	530 FPS
high	466 FPS	467 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	588 FPS	591 FPS
medium	484 FPS	491 FPS
high	423 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	371 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	434 FPS
medium	371 FPS	374 FPS
high	333 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	290 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Core i7-13700K

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	589 FPS	970 FPS
medium	589 FPS	883 FPS
high	589 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	589 FPS	689 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	829 FPS
medium	589 FPS	740 FPS
high	588 FPS	642 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	566 FPS
4K
low	531 FPS	567 FPS
medium	486 FPS	515 FPS
high	434 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	404 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Core i7-13700K

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14450HX and Core i7-13700K

Core i5-14450HX

The Core i5-14450HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 23,557 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14450HX versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14450HX scores 23,557 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 64.1% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	16 / 24+60%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5.4 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz+42%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	23,557	45,784+94%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,846
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,980

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Core i7-13700K
Socket	FCBGA1964	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Core i5-14450HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14450HX) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i5-14450HX) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.