Core i5-14500HX vs Xeon 6369P
Core i5-14500HX
Xeon 6369P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14500HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6369P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-14500HX | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-14500HX | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-14500HX and Xeon 6369P
Core i5-14500HX
The Core i5-14500HX 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,383 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon 6369P
The Xeon 6369P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 28,213 points. Launch price was $606.
Processing Power
The Core i5-14500HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon 6369P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14500HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i5-14500HX versus 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6369P — a 9.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6369P (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6369P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14500HX scores 28,383 against the Xeon 6369P's 28,213 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-14500HX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,409 vs 2,600, a 7.6% lead for the Xeon 6369P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,150 vs 10,000 (27.2% advantage for the Core i5-14500HX). Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-14500HX | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 28,383 | 28,213 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,409 | 2,600+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,150+32% | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-14500HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6369P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i5-14500HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM770 (Core i5-14500HX) and W680,C740 (Xeon 6369P).
| Feature | Core i5-14500HX | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14500HX) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon 6369P). The Core i5-14500HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon 6369P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14500HX targets Gaming Laptop, Xeon 6369P targets Workstation / AI Inference. Direct competitor: Xeon 6369P rivals Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Core i5-14500HX | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Gaming Laptop | Workstation / AI Inference |
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