
Core i5-13450HX vs Xeon Gold 6143

Core i5-13450HX

Xeon Gold 6143
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13450HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6143
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13450HX | Xeon Gold 6143 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13450HX | Xeon Gold 6143 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13450HX and Xeon Gold 6143

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.

Xeon Gold 6143
The Xeon Gold 6143 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,786 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6143 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6143 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6143 — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i5-13450HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-13450HX is built on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-13450HX scores 24,869 against the Xeon Gold 6143's 24,786 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-13450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13450HX vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6143.
| Feature | Core i5-13450HX | Xeon Gold 6143 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 16 / 32+60% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+15% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 22 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX (2023) | — |
| PassMark | 24,869 | 24,786 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6143 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-13450HX | Xeon Gold 6143 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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