Core i5-14450HX vs Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H

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: +6.1% higher average FPS across 4 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 9 PRO 6950H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 23,781).

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H

2022

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14450HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌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 9 PRO 6950H

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.1% higher average FPS across 4 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 9 PRO 6950H needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 23,781).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14450HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌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 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H better than Core i5-14450HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-14450HX is ahead with a 6.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H pulls ahead with 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, Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 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 2022) 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 9 PRO 6950H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
1080p
low	252 FPS	251 FPS
medium	242 FPS	234 FPS
high	202 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	220 FPS
medium	187 FPS	186 FPS
high	151 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	154 FPS
medium	129 FPS	131 FPS
high	99 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
1080p
low	554 FPS	441 FPS
medium	470 FPS	370 FPS
high	393 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	287 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	370 FPS
medium	402 FPS	323 FPS
high	345 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	255 FPS
medium	246 FPS	229 FPS
high	231 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	186 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
1080p
low	589 FPS	595 FPS
medium	526 FPS	564 FPS
high	466 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	588 FPS	595 FPS
medium	484 FPS	510 FPS
high	423 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	355 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	432 FPS
medium	371 FPS	368 FPS
high	333 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
1080p
low	589 FPS	595 FPS
medium	589 FPS	595 FPS
high	589 FPS	595 FPS
ultra	589 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	595 FPS
medium	589 FPS	595 FPS
high	588 FPS	591 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	513 FPS
4K
low	531 FPS	536 FPS
medium	486 FPS	489 FPS
high	434 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	379 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14450HX and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H

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 9 PRO 6950H

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 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 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (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 9 PRO 6950H uses Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14450HX scores 23,557 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H's 23,781 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	4.9 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.3 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	23,557	23,781

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
Socket	FCBGA1964	FP7
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 9 PRO 6950H). The Core i5-14450HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile.