CPU
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Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Core i5-13450HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13450HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Core i5-13450HX
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-13450HX offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13450HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-13450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme scores 24,668 against the Core i5-13450HX's 24,869 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-13450HX. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13450HX.
| Feature | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 16+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+38% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) | Raptor Lake-HX (2023) |
| PassMark | 24,668 | 24,869 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13450HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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