Core i5-13450HX vs Core 7 240H

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13450HX

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

107%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

107%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

106%

#92

Core i5-13450HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

94%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

93%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 240H

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

107%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

106%

#139

Core 7 240H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 7 240H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-13450HX is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-13450HX	Core 7 240H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-13450HX	Core 7 240H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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

Core 7 240H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13450HX and Core 7 240H

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.

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-13450HX and Core 7 240H share an identical 10-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX versus 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-13450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13450HX scores 24,869 against the Core 7 240H's 24,698 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-13450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13450HX vs 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 240H.

Feature	Core i5-13450HX	Core 7 240H
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.2 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	24,869	24,698

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core 7 240H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.