Core i5-14450HX vs Ryzen 7 7840S

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

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840S across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 7 7840S

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,290 vs 23,557).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).

Core i5-14450HX

2024

Ryzen 7 7840S

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840S across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,290 vs 23,557).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-14450HX better than Ryzen 7 7840S?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7840S is ahead with a 6.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14450HX pulls ahead with 1.1% 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, Core i5-14450HX is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core i5-14450HX still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-14450HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.1% 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), 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB), 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 7840S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	252 FPS	269 FPS
medium	242 FPS	243 FPS
high	202 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	236 FPS
medium	187 FPS	193 FPS
high	151 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	164 FPS
medium	129 FPS	136 FPS
high	99 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	554 FPS	509 FPS
medium	470 FPS	419 FPS
high	393 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	445 FPS
medium	402 FPS	386 FPS
high	345 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	283 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	293 FPS
medium	246 FPS	266 FPS
high	231 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	216 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	589 FPS	582 FPS
medium	526 FPS	582 FPS
high	466 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	588 FPS	582 FPS
medium	484 FPS	582 FPS
high	423 FPS	541 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	541 FPS
medium	371 FPS	473 FPS
high	333 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	355 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	589 FPS	582 FPS
medium	589 FPS	582 FPS
high	589 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	589 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	582 FPS
medium	589 FPS	582 FPS
high	588 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	573 FPS
4K
low	531 FPS	572 FPS
medium	486 FPS	511 FPS
high	434 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	394 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14450HX and Ryzen 7 7840S

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 7840S

The Ryzen 7 7840S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,290 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840S 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 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840S — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (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 7840S uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14450HX scores 23,557 against the Ryzen 7 7840S's 23,290 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-14450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7840S.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7840S
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5.1 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	8 MB+300%
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	23,557+1%	23,290
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,570
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	13,535

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840S uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7840S supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 7840S
Socket	FCBGA1964	FP7/FP7r2/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
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. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14450HX) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7840S). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i5-14450HX) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840S) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile, Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.