Core i5-13450HX vs Xeon Gold 6242

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 Xeon Gold 6242

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

123%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

119%

#37

Xeon Gold 6242

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

94%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6242 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-13450HX	Xeon Gold 6242
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-13450HX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-13450HX	Xeon Gold 6242
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

Xeon Gold 6242 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13450HX and Xeon Gold 6242

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 6242

The Xeon Gold 6242 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,994 points. Launch price was $2,529.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6242 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6242 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6242 — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13450HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-13450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6242 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13450HX scores 24,869 against the Xeon Gold 6242's 24,994 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6242. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13450HX vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6242.

Feature	Core i5-13450HX	Xeon Gold 6242
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	16 / 32+60%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+18%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.8 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	22 MB+10%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	16 MB+700%
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	24,869	24,994

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6242 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.