Core i5-13450HX vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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

✅+13.8% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 24,869).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i5-13450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13450HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.

Core i5-13450HX

2023

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅+13.8% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 24,869).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i5-13450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13450HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13450HX better than Ryzen 5 5600X?

Yes. Core i5-13450HX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 13.8% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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 13.8% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-13450HX is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5600X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-13450HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 5600X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i5-13450HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1964 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. 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 i5-13450HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	172 FPS	203 FPS
medium	159 FPS	174 FPS
high	132 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	169 FPS
medium	124 FPS	141 FPS
high	99 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	85 FPS
medium	74 FPS	76 FPS
high	59 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	544 FPS	464 FPS
medium	463 FPS	387 FPS
high	387 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	291 FPS
1440p
low	457 FPS	397 FPS
medium	402 FPS	334 FPS
high	345 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	263 FPS
medium	246 FPS	226 FPS
high	231 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	530 FPS	546 FPS
medium	449 FPS	473 FPS
high	415 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	358 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	508 FPS
medium	422 FPS	413 FPS
high	382 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	348 FPS
medium	331 FPS	292 FPS
high	296 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	199 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	622 FPS	546 FPS
medium	622 FPS	546 FPS
high	622 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	622 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	546 FPS
medium	622 FPS	546 FPS
high	592 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	517 FPS	524 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	529 FPS
medium	487 FPS	484 FPS
high	435 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	379 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13450HX and Ryzen 5 5600X

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13450HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-13450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13450HX scores 24,869 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 12.9% lead for the Core i5-13450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13450HX vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	32 MB+60%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	24,869+14%	21,845

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	FCBGA1964	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24