Core i5-14450HX vs Ryzen 7 7840S
Core i5-14450HX
Ryzen 7 7840S
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 i5-14450HX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-14450HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-14450HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-14450HX and Ryzen 7 7840S
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.
Ryzen 7 7840S
The Ryzen 7 7840S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,290 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-14450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840S offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14450HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14450HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840S — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840S uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14450HX scores 23,557 against the Ryzen 7 7840S's 23,290 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-14450HX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7840S.
| Feature | Core i5-14450HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+58% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+25% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 8 MB+300% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 23,557+1% | 23,290 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,570 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 13,535 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-14450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840S uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7840S supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i5-14450HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14450HX) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7840S). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i5-14450HX) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840S) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile, Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.
| Feature | Core i5-14450HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Mobile | Gaming |
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