Core i5-14450HX vs Xeon Gold 6122

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: +22.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Xeon Gold 6122 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 23,781).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 28 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6122, which brings 20 cores / 40 threads.

Xeon Gold 6122

2018

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+40% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 20 cores / 40 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14450HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Core i5-14450HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14450HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-14450HX

2024

Xeon Gold 6122

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Xeon Gold 6122 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+40% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 20 cores / 40 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 23,781).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 28 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6122, which brings 20 cores / 40 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14450HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Core i5-14450HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14450HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6122 better than Core i5-14450HX?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6122 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-14450HX is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6122 is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 40% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 20 MB).

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

Xeon Gold 6122 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Gold 6122 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 2018), a healthier platform with FCBGA1964 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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

Xeon Gold 6122 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	252 FPS	186 FPS
medium	242 FPS	151 FPS
high	202 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	146 FPS
medium	187 FPS	115 FPS
high	151 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	68 FPS
medium	129 FPS	57 FPS
high	99 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Xeon Gold 6122

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	554 FPS	211 FPS
medium	470 FPS	188 FPS
high	393 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	183 FPS
medium	402 FPS	166 FPS
high	345 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	119 FPS
medium	246 FPS	109 FPS
high	231 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	82 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Xeon Gold 6122

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	589 FPS	595 FPS
medium	526 FPS	559 FPS
high	466 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	588 FPS	558 FPS
medium	484 FPS	453 FPS
high	423 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	355 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	405 FPS
medium	371 FPS	315 FPS
high	333 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	225 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Xeon Gold 6122

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14450HX	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	589 FPS	595 FPS
medium	589 FPS	595 FPS
high	589 FPS	595 FPS
ultra	589 FPS	577 FPS
1440p
low	589 FPS	595 FPS
medium	589 FPS	595 FPS
high	588 FPS	513 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	441 FPS
4K
low	531 FPS	471 FPS
medium	486 FPS	421 FPS
high	434 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	325 FPS

Open Core i5-14450HX Open Xeon Gold 6122

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14450HX and Xeon Gold 6122

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.

Xeon Gold 6122

The Xeon Gold 6122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6122 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6122 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14450HX versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6122 — a 25.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-14450HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-14450HX is built on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-14450HX scores 23,557 against the Xeon Gold 6122's 23,781 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6122. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX vs 28 MB on the Xeon Gold 6122.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Xeon Gold 6122
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	20 / 40+100%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+30%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+33%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	28 MB+40%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	—
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	—
PassMark	23,557	23,781

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6122 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Xeon Gold 6122
Socket	FCBGA1964	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
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 (Xeon Gold 6122). The Core i5-14450HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6122 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile.