Core i5-14450HX vs Ryzen 7 8840U

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

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Ryzen 7 8840U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 8840U

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14450HX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,415 vs 23,557).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14450HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-14450HX

2024

Ryzen 7 8840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Ryzen 7 8840U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14450HX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,415 vs 23,557).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌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 8840U?

Yes. Core i5-14450HX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% 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 6.3% more average FPS across 3 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 0.6% 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 a 6.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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 8840U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	252 FPS	255 FPS
medium	242 FPS	235 FPS
high	202 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	227 FPS
medium	187 FPS	189 FPS
high	151 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	157 FPS
medium	129 FPS	133 FPS
high	99 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	555 FPS	469 FPS
medium	470 FPS	388 FPS
high	393 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	457 FPS	410 FPS
medium	402 FPS	358 FPS
high	345 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	265 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	270 FPS
medium	246 FPS	247 FPS
high	231 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	202 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	589 FPS	585 FPS
medium	526 FPS	585 FPS
high	466 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	585 FPS
1440p
low	588 FPS	585 FPS
medium	484 FPS	585 FPS
high	423 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	451 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	521 FPS
medium	371 FPS	458 FPS
high	333 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	345 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	589 FPS	585 FPS
medium	589 FPS	585 FPS
high	589 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	589 FPS	585 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	585 FPS
medium	589 FPS	585 FPS
high	588 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	548 FPS
4K
low	531 FPS	559 FPS
medium	486 FPS	501 FPS
high	434 FPS	446 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	384 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14450HX and Ryzen 7 8840U

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 8840U

The Ryzen 7 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,415 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8840U 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 8840U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8840U uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14450HX scores 23,557 against the Ryzen 7 8840U's 23,415 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-14450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8840U.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 8840U
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5.1 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.3 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	23,557	23,415

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 8840U uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 7 8840U
Socket	FCBGA1964	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14450HX) / not specified (Ryzen 7 8840U). The Core i5-14450HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 8840U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile.