Core i5-14450HX vs Ryzen 7 7735H

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

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 23,619).

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).

Core i5-14450HX

2024

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 23,619).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7735H better than Core i5-14450HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-14450HX is ahead with a 1.2% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7735H pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark. Core i5-14450HX also has the bigger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7735H is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7735H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7735H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.3% better PassMark.

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 2023) and 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB). 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 7735H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	252 FPS	246 FPS
medium	242 FPS	230 FPS
high	202 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	217 FPS
medium	187 FPS	184 FPS
high	151 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	152 FPS
medium	129 FPS	129 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	555 FPS	414 FPS
medium	470 FPS	350 FPS
high	393 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	272 FPS
1440p
low	457 FPS	357 FPS
medium	402 FPS	312 FPS
high	345 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	246 FPS
medium	246 FPS	221 FPS
high	231 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	589 FPS	590 FPS
medium	526 FPS	558 FPS
high	466 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	387 FPS
1440p
low	588 FPS	590 FPS
medium	484 FPS	505 FPS
high	423 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	430 FPS
medium	371 FPS	366 FPS
high	333 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	261 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	589 FPS	590 FPS
medium	589 FPS	590 FPS
high	589 FPS	590 FPS
ultra	589 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	590 FPS
medium	589 FPS	590 FPS
high	588 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	531 FPS	535 FPS
medium	486 FPS	488 FPS
high	434 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	376 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14450HX and Ryzen 7 7735H

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 7735H

The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735H 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 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H — a 1% clock advantage for the Core i5-14450HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14450HX scores 23,557 against the Ryzen 7 7735H's 23,619 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735H. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735H.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7735H
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+1%	4.75 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)
PassMark	23,557	23,619

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i5-14450HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7735H
Socket	FCBGA1964	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+200%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. 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 7735H). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i5-14450HX) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 7735H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile, Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.