Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core i5-13450HX
56Single-core58.8
38.3Multi-core50.4
40.5Efficiencyspec-based28.9
42.1iGPU—
50.3Platformspec-based61.7
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13420H12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13450HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13450HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 51 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12) and single-core (+3). Intel Core i5-13420H still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13420H
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13450HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 38
- 100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 96 GB
- 67% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 58% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,869 vs 10,679
- 56% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,701 vs 8,158
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W+18% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 157 W+37% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 / LPDDR5X-5200 / DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4X-4267 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 96 GB | 192 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,273Bottom 34% | 2,415+6%Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,158Bottom 26% | 12,701+56%Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,681Bottom 49% | 1,741+4%Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,679Bottom 43% | 16,869+58%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 16,769Bottom 38% | 24,404+46%Top 36% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 812Bottom 31% | — |
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