Core i5-13450HX vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme

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

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Z1 Extreme across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,668 vs 24,869).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).

Core i5-13450HX

2023

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Z1 Extreme across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,668 vs 24,869).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13450HX better than Ryzen Z1 Extreme?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Z1 Extreme is ahead with a 20.3% 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 0.8% 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 0.8% 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 i5-13450HX still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-13450HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% better PassMark.

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

Core i5-13450HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 Z1 Extreme Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
1080p
low	172 FPS	256 FPS
medium	159 FPS	236 FPS
high	132 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	225 FPS
medium	124 FPS	188 FPS
high	99 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	154 FPS
medium	74 FPS	129 FPS
high	59 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
1080p
low	544 FPS	472 FPS
medium	463 FPS	396 FPS
high	387 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	457 FPS	413 FPS
medium	402 FPS	365 FPS
high	345 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	272 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	274 FPS
medium	246 FPS	253 FPS
high	231 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	208 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
1080p
low	530 FPS	617 FPS
medium	449 FPS	617 FPS
high	415 FPS	617 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	617 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	617 FPS
medium	422 FPS	617 FPS
high	382 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	518 FPS
medium	331 FPS	448 FPS
high	296 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	336 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
1080p
low	622 FPS	617 FPS
medium	622 FPS	617 FPS
high	622 FPS	617 FPS
ultra	622 FPS	617 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	617 FPS
medium	622 FPS	617 FPS
high	592 FPS	617 FPS
ultra	517 FPS	597 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	595 FPS
medium	487 FPS	535 FPS
high	435 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	418 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13450HX and Ryzen Z1 Extreme

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 Z1 Extreme

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13450HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-13450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13450HX scores 24,869 against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme's 24,668 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-13450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13450HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

Feature	Core i5-13450HX	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+11%
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 (2023)	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	24,869	24,668

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.