Core i5-13400F vs Core i5-14450HX

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 i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅+6.2% higher PassMark.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-14450HX.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core i5-14450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14450HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-14450HX

2024

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 25,029).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Core i5-14450HX

2024

Why buy it

✅+6.2% higher PassMark.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-14450HX.

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core i5-14450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14450HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,557 vs 25,029).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Core i5-14450HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-14450HX is ahead with a 1.5% average FPS lead across 8 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F pulls ahead with 6.2% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F is the better fit. You are getting 6.2% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-13400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13400F is at an unclear MSRP at $196 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 6.2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core i5-14450HX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.5% average FPS lead across 8 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Core i5-14450HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 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 i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Core i5-14450HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14450HX
1080p
low	171 FPS	252 FPS
medium	158 FPS	242 FPS
high	132 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	218 FPS
medium	123 FPS	187 FPS
high	99 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	151 FPS
medium	74 FPS	129 FPS
high	59 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	87 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14450HX

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14450HX
1080p
low	545 FPS	555 FPS
medium	464 FPS	470 FPS
high	389 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	361 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	457 FPS
medium	403 FPS	402 FPS
high	345 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	300 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	279 FPS
medium	247 FPS	246 FPS
high	231 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	203 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14450HX

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14450HX
1080p
low	530 FPS	589 FPS
medium	449 FPS	526 FPS
high	415 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	588 FPS
medium	422 FPS	484 FPS
high	382 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	433 FPS
medium	331 FPS	371 FPS
high	296 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	284 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14450HX

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14450HX
1080p
low	626 FPS	589 FPS
medium	626 FPS	589 FPS
high	626 FPS	589 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	589 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	589 FPS
medium	626 FPS	589 FPS
high	598 FPS	588 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	512 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	531 FPS
medium	492 FPS	486 FPS
high	439 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	378 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14450HX

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Core i5-14450HX

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-13400F and Core i5-14450HX share an identical 10-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14450HX — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-14450HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-14450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i5-14450HX's 23,557 — a 6.1% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Both processors carry 20 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14450HX
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.8 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+4%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
PassMark	25,029+6%	23,557
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-14450HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14450HX
Socket	LGA1700	FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i5-14450HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i5-14450HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.