Core i5-13450HX vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 i5-13450HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,869).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Core i5-13450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i5-13450HX

2023

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,869).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Core i5-13450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 better than Core i5-13450HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is ahead with a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13450HX pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark. Core i5-13450HX 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 i5-13450HX is the better fit. You are getting 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?

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is at an unclear MSRP at $400 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13450HX is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 i5-13450HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	172 FPS	272 FPS
medium	159 FPS	239 FPS
high	132 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	233 FPS
medium	124 FPS	184 FPS
high	99 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	161 FPS
medium	74 FPS	129 FPS
high	59 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	544 FPS	402 FPS
medium	463 FPS	327 FPS
high	387 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	457 FPS	341 FPS
medium	402 FPS	287 FPS
high	345 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	257 FPS
medium	246 FPS	221 FPS
high	231 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	530 FPS	615 FPS
medium	449 FPS	615 FPS
high	415 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	554 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	615 FPS
medium	422 FPS	588 FPS
high	382 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	429 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	509 FPS
medium	331 FPS	416 FPS
high	296 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	622 FPS	615 FPS
medium	622 FPS	615 FPS
high	622 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	622 FPS	615 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	615 FPS
medium	622 FPS	615 FPS
high	592 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	517 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	602 FPS
medium	487 FPS	536 FPS
high	435 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	421 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13450HX and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

Core i5-13450HX

The Core i5-13450HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: 24,869 points. Launch price was $326.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13450HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-13450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13450HX scores 24,869 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-13450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13450HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

Feature	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+50%
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 (2023)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	24,869+1%	24,613

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.