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

✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Ryzen 7 3800XT needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,441 vs 23,557).
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i5-14450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-14450HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14450HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-14450HX

2024

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Ryzen 7 3800XT needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,441 vs 23,557).
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i5-14450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-14450HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14450HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-14450HX better than Ryzen 7 3800XT?

Yes. Core i5-14450HX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-14450HX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14450HX is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-14450HX is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 3800XT makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-14450HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 3800XT is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (58.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i5-14450HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1964 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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

Ryzen 7 3800XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	252 FPS	172 FPS
medium	242 FPS	145 FPS
high	202 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	147 FPS
medium	187 FPS	119 FPS
high	151 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	82 FPS
medium	129 FPS	72 FPS
high	99 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Ryzen 7 3800XT

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	554 FPS	586 FPS
medium	470 FPS	502 FPS
high	393 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	341 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	507 FPS
medium	402 FPS	439 FPS
high	345 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	296 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	315 FPS
medium	246 FPS	275 FPS
high	231 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	207 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Ryzen 7 3800XT

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	589 FPS	586 FPS
medium	526 FPS	586 FPS
high	466 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	588 FPS	586 FPS
medium	484 FPS	562 FPS
high	423 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	405 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	504 FPS
medium	371 FPS	414 FPS
high	333 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	301 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Ryzen 7 3800XT

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	589 FPS	586 FPS
medium	589 FPS	586 FPS
high	589 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	589 FPS	586 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	586 FPS
medium	589 FPS	586 FPS
high	588 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	547 FPS
4K
low	531 FPS	570 FPS
medium	486 FPS	510 FPS
high	434 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	398 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Ryzen 7 3800XT

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14450HX and Ryzen 7 3800XT

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.

Ryzen 7 3800XT

The Ryzen 7 3800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,441 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3800XT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14450HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14450HX versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800XT — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-14450HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3800XT uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14450HX scores 23,557 against the Ryzen 7 3800XT's 23,441 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-14450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800XT.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 3800XT
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+2%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
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 Refresh (2024)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	23,557	23,441

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 3800XT uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i5-14450HX versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3800XT — the Core i5-14450HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-14450HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-14450HX) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3800XT) — the Ryzen 7 3800XT offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 3800XT
Socket	FCBGA1964	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+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 AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800XT). The Core i5-14450HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 3800XT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile, Ryzen 7 3800XT targets Desktop.