Intel Core i5-14450HX vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core i5-14450HX, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark scores listed. This asymmetry shapes the comparison: the i5-14450HX can be positioned against its nearest rivals using measured data, while the i5-14501E must be assessed structurally through its published specifications.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX posts a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 20108 and a single-core score of 2838. In Cinebench R20, it records 8445 multi-core and 1191 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 2026 multi-core and 285 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Its average benchmark score is 32040. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13705H, averages 32076, a delta of -0.1 percent. The i5-14400 averages 32115 (-0.2 percent), the i7-12800H averages 32121 (-0.3 percent), and the i9-11900 averages 32226 (-0.6 percent). The i5-14450HX sits within 0.6 percent of all four rivals, a tightly clustered group where no single processor holds a decisive margin. The differences are smaller than one percent in every case, which indicates that the i5-14450HX delivers performance essentially equivalent to those chips in aggregate workloads.

PassMark scores for the i5-14450HX provide further granularity. Integer math reaches 78330, floating point math 58037, and extended instructions 17207. Data encryption scores 15574, while data compression reaches 278538. Random string sorting records 29565, and find prime numbers scores 98. The multi-thread PassMark result is 23680, with a single-thread score of 3643. Physics testing yields 1475. These results show a processor with balanced throughput across integer, floating point, and encryption workloads, with the compression score being notably high relative to the other PassMark subtests.

The i5-14501E has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile rank is 50, which places it at the median of all CPUs in the database. Without measured scores, no head-to-head deltas can be computed. The comparison must therefore rest on the architectural and specification differences between the two parts, alongside the i5-14450HX's measured standing against its named rivals.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the i5-14450HX is the only one of the two with verified benchmark results, and those results place it at the 82nd percentile overall. The i5-14501E holds a 50th percentile rank, but that figure is not derived from any benchmark scores; it appears to reflect a default or unmeasured placement. A user selecting between these two processors on the basis of measured performance would have no data for the i5-14501E, so the i5-14450HX is the only part with demonstrated throughput in the database.

The i5-14450HX offers 10 cores and 16 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the i5-14501E. For multi-threaded workloads, the i5-14450HX has a structural advantage of four additional threads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20108 confirms strong parallel performance. The i5-14501E compensates with a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, and a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. For lightly threaded tasks, the i5-14501E has the clock speed advantage on paper.

The i5-14450HX is an unlocked part (multiplier unlocked), while the i5-14501E is locked. The i5-14450HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket and targets the mobile market segment. The i5-14501E uses the Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. These platform differences matter more than raw specification comparisons, since they determine which systems can accept each chip.

The i5-14450HX has a TDP of 55, while the i5-14501E has a TDP of 65. The higher TDP of the i5-14501E suggests it is rated for sustained operation at a higher power envelope, which aligns with its desktop positioning and higher clock speeds. The i5-14450HX, despite its mobile orientation, still manages to outperform the median CPU substantially, as shown by its 82nd percentile rank.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14450HX wins on core count, thread count, and measured benchmark performance. Its 10 cores and 16 threads provide more parallel execution resources than the 6 cores and 12 threads of the i5-14501E. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20108 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 23680 both reflect strong scaling across many threads. The chip also carries a larger L2 cache allocation of 2 MB per core, compared to 1.25 MB per core for the i5-14501E, which can benefit workloads with high per-core data reuse.

The i5-14501E wins on clock speed. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz exceeds the i5-14450HX's 2.40 GHz by a wide margin, and its boost clock of 5.20 GHz surpasses 4.80 GHz. For workloads that depend on single-thread latency, such as legacy applications or lightly threaded interactive tasks, the i5-14501E has the higher frequency ceiling. It also has a larger L3 cache, 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared, which may help in workloads with large shared working sets.

The i5-14501E integrates the UHD Graphics 770, while the i5-14450HX integrates the UHD Graphics 710. The 770 is the higher-tier integrated graphics solution in Intel's current lineup, and it appears on the desktop part. The 710 on the mobile chip is a more modest implementation. For systems that rely on the integrated GPU, the i5-14501E has the stronger option.

The i5-14450HX has a lower TDP of 55, which makes it more suitable for thermally constrained environments. The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65, which is higher but still within typical desktop cooling capabilities. The mobile part's lower power draw is consistent with its BGA socket and laptop orientation.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and use the Raptor Lake architecture. The i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX codename, while the i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake-R.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two?

A: The i5-14450HX has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The i5-14450HX is at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The i5-14501E is at the 50th percentile, though it has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i5-14450HX and the i5-14501E support ECC memory.

Q: What are the socket types for these processors?

A: The i5-14450HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile platform. The i5-14501E uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop platform.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14450HX has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Is the i5-14450HX multiplier unlocked?

A: Yes, the i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14501E does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same fundamental architecture, Raptor Lake, and both are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The i5-14450HX carries the codename Raptor Lake-HX and belongs to the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation. The i5-14501E carries the codename Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Both are produced by Intel as the foundry.

The core configurations differ significantly. The i5-14450HX contains 10 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14501E contains 6 cores and 12 threads. This means the i5-14450HX provides four additional threads, which directly affects multi-threaded performance in workloads that can use them.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both parts. The L2 cache differs: the i5-14450HX has 2 MB per core, while the i5-14501E has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is larger on the i5-14501E at 24 MB shared, compared to 20 MB shared on the i5-14450HX. The total L3 figures are recorded as null in the database, so the shared values are the only L3 comparisons available.

The die sizes differ as well. The i5-14450HX has a die size of 257 mm², while the i5-14501E has a die size of 215 mm². The larger die on the mobile part likely reflects the additional cores and the larger per-core L2 allocation. Transistor counts are not recorded for either processor.

Memory support is consistent across both: DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. Neither processor has a recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory, which is notable for workstation or server-adjacent use cases.

PCIe capabilities are identical in the database: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for both parts. The integrated graphics differ, with the i5-14450HX using UHD Graphics 710 and the i5-14501E using UHD Graphics 770. The 770 is a higher-tier iGPU, and its inclusion on the desktop part is consistent with the desktop market segment.

The power and platform profiles are distinct. The i5-14450HX has a TDP of 55 and uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile socket. The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 and uses the Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The market segments are recorded as Mobile for the i5-14450HX and Desktop for the i5-14501E. Both parts are listed as Active in production status.

The release dates differ. The i5-14450HX was released on 2024-01-07, while the i5-14501E was released on 2024-06-30. The i5-14450HX has the part number SRMXK, and the i5-14501E has the part number Q49HSRNJM. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The multiplier status is another differentiator. The i5-14450HX is unlocked, allowing overclocking on supported platforms. The i5-14501E is locked, which restricts manual frequency adjustment. For users who plan to overclock, the i5-14450HX is the only option with that capability, though its BGA socket limits the platforms on which it can be installed.

The i5-14450HX's measured performance, anchored by its 82nd percentile ranking and its close alignment with rivals such as the i7-13705H (-0.1 percent), i5-14400 (-0.2 percent), i7-12800H (-0.3 percent), and i9-11900 (-0.6 percent), gives it a clear data-backed position in the database. The i5-14501E, with no benchmark scores, remains an unmeasured quantity whose case rests entirely on its specifications: higher clocks, larger L3, stronger iGPU, and desktop socket. The architectural record shows two Raptor Lake derivatives aimed at different platforms, with the mobile part offering more cores and the desktop part offering higher frequencies and a more capable integrated graphics unit.