Xeon W-1370P
VS
Core i5-14450HX

Xeon W-1370P vs Core i5-14450HX

Intel

Xeon W-1370P

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-14450HX

10 Cores16 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

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.

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 Xeon W-1370P

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
105%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
100%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
100%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
100%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($323) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1370P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-1370PCore i5-14450HX
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 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 ($323 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-1370PCore i5-14450HX
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1370P and Core i5-14450HX

Intel

Xeon W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-1370P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-14450HX offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14450HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14450HX — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W-1370P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-14450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1370P scores 23,698 against the Core i5-14450HX's 23,557 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-1370P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370P vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX.

FeatureXeon W-1370PCore i5-14450HX
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
10 / 16+25%
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz+8%
4.8 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+50%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
20 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
14 nm
Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture
Rocket Lake-S (2021)
Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
PassMark
23,698
23,557
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1370P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-14450HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-1370PCore i5-14450HX
Socket
LGA1200
FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
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: not specified (Xeon W-1370P) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14450HX). The Core i5-14450HX includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon W-1370P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile.

FeatureXeon W-1370PCore i5-14450HX
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Mobile