i5-14450HX vs i7-14700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14700KF
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.80
+110%
Core i5-14450HX
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 55 Watt
16.09

Core i7-14700KF outperforms Core i5-14450HX by a whopping 110% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking115419
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation84.20no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency25.5927.69
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date17 October 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2816
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data157 MHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX 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 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX 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 i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14700KF and Core i5-14450HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-14700KF 33.80
+110%
i5-14450HX 16.09

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.

i7-14700KF 53695
+110%
i5-14450HX 25565

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.80 16.09
Recency 17 October 2023 8 January 2024
Physical cores 20 10
Threads 28 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 55 Watt

i7-14700KF has a 110.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

i5-14450HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 127.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14450HX in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-14700KF is a desktop processor while Core i5-14450HX is a notebook one.


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