Core i5-14450HX vs Xeon E-2388G

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 i5-14450HX

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

112%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

105%

#55

Core i5-14450HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2388G

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

128%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

126%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

111%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

107%

#81

Xeon E-2388G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

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 E-2388G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-14450HX	Xeon E-2388G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-14450HX ($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 i5-14450HX	Xeon E-2388G
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 i5-14450HX Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2388G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14450HX and Xeon E-2388G

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.

Xeon E-2388G

The Xeon E-2388G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,572 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14450HX packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2388G 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 Xeon E-2388G — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2388G (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E-2388G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14450HX scores 23,557 against the Xeon E-2388G's 23,572 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E-2388G. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2388G.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Xeon E-2388G
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5.1 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	23,557	23,572

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14450HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2388G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-14450HX	Xeon E-2388G
Socket	FCBGA1964	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14450HX) / not specified (Xeon E-2388G). The Core i5-14450HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E-2388G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile.