i5-14500HX vs i5-13600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600K
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.62
+32.9%

i5-13600K outperforms i5-14500HX by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking201326
Place by popularity6not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation61.48no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Raptor Lake-HX
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$319no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache768 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 181 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
StatusLaunchedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-13600K 24.62
+32.9%
i5-14500HX 18.53

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-13600K 37968
+32.9%
i5-14500HX 28573

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-13600K 2702
+15%
i5-14500HX 2350

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-13600K 15123
+19.3%
i5-14500HX 12681

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.62 18.53
Recency 27 September 2022 8 January 2024
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 55 Watt

i5-13600K has a 32.9% higher aggregate performance score.

i5-14500HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 127.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14500HX in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13600K is a desktop processor while Core i5-14500HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600K and Core i5-14500HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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