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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13450HX + AMD Radeon 740M

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

91%

GPU

88%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13450HX

34,333 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon 740M

12,870 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-13450HX and AMD Radeon 740M form a laptop pairing that sits in a specific performance tier, with the processor doing the heavy lifting. The data shows a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-HX CPU paired with a modest RDNA 3.0 integrated GPU. This is not a high-end gaming combo; benchmark results indicate a system where CPU-bound productivity tasks will far outpace the graphical capabilities. The combined percentile of 69 places this build above the median for all pairings, but the 53rd percentile GPU score reveals the clear limiting factor for modern gaming. This analysis relies solely on the provided benchmark data, as no measured FPS rows exist for this exact configuration; all gaming performance discussions are estimates derived from the synthetic scores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which means the CPU is soldered to the motherboard. This is a mobile-first design, confirmed by the build class of "laptop," so traditional desktop socket upgrades are not possible. Users looking to improve performance in the future will be constrained to upgrading other components or replacing the entire laptop. The memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration provides some flexibility, though the exact bandwidth is system-dependent. The integrated graphics, the AMD Radeon 740M, shares this system memory, so the type and speed of RAM installed will directly impact GPU performance.

The PCIe Gen 5.0 support with 20 CPU lanes is a forward-looking feature, allowing for fast NVMe storage and potentially future external GPU enclosures, though that is not a standard laptop upgrade path. The CPU has a 55 W TDP, and the GPU is rated at 45 W. This combined thermal envelope is moderate for a laptop, suggesting that a capable cooling solution is necessary but not extreme. The system does not list a suggested PSU, which is typical for a laptop where power is delivered via an external adapter. A sensible next upgrade for this platform, given the soldered CPU, would be increasing system memory to ensure the dual-channel mode is fully populated, which would benefit both the CPU and the shared-memory GPU. Beyond that, the only meaningful upgrade is storage, leveraging the PCIe Gen 5 support for the fastest possible NVMe drives.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers strong results across the board. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16,797 points in multi-core and 1,746 points in single-core tests. The multi-core figure places the processor in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, showing it is a capable performer for demanding workloads. Its average benchmark score of 34,333 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, which scores 34,260, a negligible 0.2% difference. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 by 0.3% and the AMD EPYC 4244P by 0.3%. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is 0.4% ahead of this chip. These results show the i5-13450HX is a very solid mid-range mobile processor.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. The AMD Radeon 740M achieves a Geekbench OpenCL score of 10,172 and a Vulkan score of 15,568. Its average benchmark score is 12,870, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. This is a middle-of-the-road result for integrated graphics. It performs nearly identically to the AMD FirePro W5100, which is 0.2% ahead, and the AMD Radeon Pro 455, which is 0.3% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 is also 0.3% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a bit further ahead at 0.4%. The GPU's performance is fundamentally limited by its hardware configuration, a topic explored in the GPU Analysis section.

The combined picture is a system that is heavily front-loaded on CPU power. The processor is capable of handling professional-grade productivity and content creation tasks, while the GPU is sufficient for basic graphical output and light gaming. The combined percentile of 69 reflects this imbalance; the system is more capable than the GPU alone suggests, but it cannot fully deliver on the CPU's potential in graphically intense applications.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data clearly indicates a CPU-bound system. The processor's 84th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 53rd percentile shows a significant gap in capability. For workloads that primarily stress the processor, such as video encoding, software compilation, or multi-threaded rendering, this system will perform admirably. The CPU's strong PassMark multi-thread score of 25,084 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,797 support this conclusion.

The bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU. In any 3D application or modern game, the AMD Radeon 740M will be the limiting factor. The GPU's average score of 12,870 is just over a third of the CPU's average score of 34,333, illustrating the massive disparity in raw compute capability for their respective tasks. This means that even if the CPU can process game logic and physics calculations very quickly, the frame rate will be capped by the GPU's ability to render the scene. The 53rd percentile GPU ranking implies it is only average compared to all other GPUs, which includes many discrete options that are far more powerful.

FPS scaling, estimated from these benchmark scores, would be poor at higher graphical settings. While the CPU could easily handle high frame rates at 1080p in less demanding titles, the GPU would struggle to maintain those rates. The lack of measured FPS data for this combination means these are estimates, but the benchmark scores are consistent: the system is well-balanced for productivity but poorly balanced for gaming. Users should expect to lower resolution and graphical details to achieve playable frame rates, with the GPU being the primary constraint in all gaming scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance tier of the Intel Core i5-13450HX?

A: The processor is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34,333. This places it in a strong mid-range tier, performing nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 740M compare to a discrete GPU?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 12,870 puts it in the 53rd percentile. It performs almost exactly the same as the AMD FirePro W5100 and AMD Radeon Pro 455, and is slightly slower than an AMD Radeon RX 580.

Q: Is this system good for gaming?

A: The data suggests it is only suitable for light gaming. The GPU is the primary bottleneck, and while no measured FPS data exists for this combination, the 53rd percentile GPU score indicates it will struggle with demanding titles at high settings.

Q: What kind of memory does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The GPU uses "System Shared" memory, meaning its performance is dependent on the system's memory speed and configuration.

Q: What is the combined performance tier of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for this pairing is 69, which is above the median for all CPU and GPU combinations. This reflects the strong CPU performance being dragged down by the average GPU.

Q: Can the CPU or GPU be upgraded in the future?

A: The CPU is on an Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, so it cannot be upgraded. The GPU is integrated and also cannot be upgraded. Future performance improvements would require a new laptop.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-13450HX has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration is best suited for users whose primary needs are CPU-intensive tasks with only occasional or light graphical demands. The 84th percentile CPU makes it an excellent choice for content creators who work with video editing, 3D modeling, or software development. The strong multi-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 score of 16,797, will handle compile times and rendering tasks efficiently. Students in engineering or computer science fields would benefit from the processing power for simulations and coding, while the GPU is adequate for everyday desktop use and office applications.

Small business workstations that handle data analysis, accounting software, or database management would also see strong performance. The PassMark data compression score of 305,990 and encryption score of 16,632 show that the CPU can handle data-heavy workloads effectively. For gamers, this system is only viable for those playing at low resolutions and low graphical settings in older or less demanding titles. The 53rd percentile GPU is not designed for high-refresh gaming or modern AAA experiences. This is not a system for users seeking a gaming laptop; it is a productivity-first machine with basic graphics capabilities.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This scenario is not recommended for this system. The GPU's 53rd percentile score and its proximity to older discrete GPUs like the GTX 590 indicate it cannot sustain high frame rates in modern titles. The CPU is powerful enough, but the GPU will bottleneck performance, making this a poor choice for high-refresh gaming.

Streaming: The CPU's strong multi-core performance is well-suited for streaming. The 10 cores and 16 threads can handle game encoding via software x264 while maintaining system responsiveness. However, the game being streamed must be light on the GPU, as the Radeon 740M will have little headroom for both rendering and encoding.

Video Editing: This is a strong use case. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,797 and PassMark multithread score of 25,084 will provide smooth timeline scrubbing and fast export times for 1080p and some 4K projects. The GPU will assist with effects and previews, but the CPU is the main driver of performance here.

3D Rendering: The CPU will render scenes efficiently, with scores that rival the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X. The GPU's 2.867 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not intended for GPU-accelerated rendering, so users should rely on CPU-based render engines for the best results. This system can handle professional rendering workloads, albeit slower than systems with discrete GPUs.

Software Development: The CPU is excellent for this task. The high single-thread score of 1,746 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy compilation for many tasks, while the multi-core capabilities will speed up large builds. The PassMark integer math score of 83,209 and extended instructions score of 19,083 show strong general-purpose compute performance for code execution and testing.

Student and Office Work: This system is more than adequate for this scenario. The CPU's performance ensures smooth multitasking with many browser tabs, office suites, and communication apps running simultaneously. The GPU is sufficient for video playback and basic UI rendering, making this a very capable, if overpowered, machine for standard academic and office productivity.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It utilizes a "System Shared" memory configuration, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and relies on the system's main memory for both storage and bandwidth. This is a critical limitation, as the memory bus width and bandwidth are "System Dependent," which can negatively impact performance compared to a discrete GPU with dedicated high-speed memory.

The chip features 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 raster output units. It has 4 ray tracing cores, which enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported titles, though the low shader count will limit its effectiveness. The GPU operates at a base clock of 800 MHz and can boost up to 2800 MHz. These clocks result in a pixel rate of 22.40 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 44.80 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance is 2.867 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern discrete GPU standards.

The benchmark scores reflect this modest hardware. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 10,172 and Vulkan score of 15,568 are typical for an integrated GPU. The 53rd percentile ranking places it in the average range for all GPUs, which is low for gaming. For rendering, the 2.867 TFLOPS is insufficient for heavy 3D workloads, and the system shared memory will cause additional performance penalties. This GPU is best suited for everyday graphics, video playback, and light, older games. The nearest rivals, including the FirePro W5100 and Radeon Pro 455, are all older discrete GPUs, highlighting that this integrated solution performs at the level of a low-end discrete card from a previous generation.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13450HX, a 10-core mobile processor, with the AMD Radeon 740M integrated GPU in a laptop configuration. It represents a specific tier of mobile computing where CPU performance is prioritized over graphics. The system's combined percentile of 69 indicates it is better than a majority of all CPU and GPU pairings, but this is largely due to the processor's strength.

The build class is "laptop," confirming this is a mobile platform. The CPU, with its 55 W TDP, is a performance-oriented part for laptops, often found in larger chassis or workstation-class machines. The GPU, with a 45 W TDP, is a power-efficient integrated solution. Overall, this is a productivity-focused laptop tier. It is not a gaming machine, nor is it a budget system; it sits in a niche for users who need serious multi-threaded processing power on the go but do not require discrete-level graphics performance. The data shows a system that excels at compute tasks but is firmly average in graphical tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13450HX is a member of the Core 13th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture and codenamed Raptor Lake-HX. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, which is a hybrid configuration typical of modern Intel processors, though the exact P-core/E-core split is not specified in the data. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking on supported platforms.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. This large cache helps with performance in data-heavy applications. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory, which is a feature for workstation and server use. The chip provides PCIe Gen 5.0 support with 20 lanes for fast connectivity to GPUs and storage.

Benchmark results show a strong processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,797 is a high result for a mobile chip, placing it in the 84th percentile. The single-core score of 1,746 is also solid. PassMark tests further illustrate its capabilities: a multithread score of 25,084, a single-thread score of 3,553, and strong scores in integer math (83,209) and floating-point math (61,776). The data encryption score of 16,632 and compression score of 305,990 show efficiency in data-centric tasks. These results indicate that the CPU is a very capable workhorse for productivity, content creation, and development tasks. Its performance is nearly identical to that of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, a well-regarded desktop processor, which underscores its high level of mobile performance.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13450HX + AMD Radeon 740M

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