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Intel Core i5-13450HX

34,333 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13450HX and AMD Radeon 8050S pairing represents a high-tier laptop configuration, sitting at the 87th combined percentile across all benchmarked components. The CPU is a 10-core Raptor Lake-HX part with 16 threads, while the GPU is a mobile RDNA 3.5 part with 2048 shading units. The data shows a balanced pairing where the CPU's 84th percentile and GPU's 89th percentile positions are within striking distance of each other, meaning neither component drastically outclasses the other in synthetic workloads. This is a mobile platform with a 55 W TDP for both components, which frames expectations for sustained performance in a laptop chassis.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data indicates a well-matched pairing where the GPU holds a slight advantage in percentile ranking over the CPU. The Radeon 8050S sits at the 89th percentile of all GPUs, while the i5-13450HX sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. This 5-point gap suggests the CPU will be the first to reach its limits in GPU-bound scenarios, but the difference is narrow enough that the system should feel cohesive rather than lopsided.

In CPU-bound workloads like physics calculations, the processor's PassMark physics score of 1504 demonstrates moderate capability that could limit frame rates in highly threaded game engines. However, the GPU's strong compute throughput, evidenced by its 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 performance, means that at standard gaming resolutions the GPU will likely be the primary bottleneck in most titles. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1746, is sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios without creating a severe stalling effect.

The FPS scaling picture is estimated here because no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, but the synthetic data points to a system where the GPU's 89th percentile ranking will drive high frame rates in graphically intensive titles, while the CPU's 84th percentile ranking will handle the underlying game logic and physics without becoming a major impediment. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides enough parallel throughput to avoid the kind of bottlenecks seen in lower-core-count mobile parts, but users pushing very high frame rates in esports titles may find the CPU's single-core performance, which trails its multi-core ranking, becomes the limiting factor.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 34333 places it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 34260, a delta of only 0.2%. This indicates the i5-13450HX performs nearly identically to a desktop-class Ryzen 7 3700X in aggregate testing, which is impressive for a mobile part. The CPU also edges out the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 by 0.3% and the AMD EPYC 4244P by 0.3%, while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H by 0.4%. These tightly clustered rival scores confirm the i5-13450HX sits in a competitive mid-range performance tier.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 62108 places it at the 89th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61896, a 0.3% advantage for the 8050S. The GPU also leads the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 by 2.5% and the AMD Radeon RX 7600M by 2.6%, while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP by 2.7%. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 65818 and Vulkan score of 58398 show strong compute performance across both API families, with OpenCL outpacing Vulkan by roughly 12.7%.

The combined picture is of a laptop platform that delivers strong 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, with the GPU's 89th percentile ranking suggesting it can handle modern titles at high settings, while the CPU's 84th percentile ensures it stays out of the way in most workloads. The 0.2% gap between the CPU and its nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 3700X, indicates the i5-13450HX punches above its mobile class in sustained multi-threaded tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13450HX is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size. It features a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 55 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16797 places the CPU firmly in the mid-range desktop replacement territory, while the single-core score of 1746 is more modest, indicating the boost clock of 4.60 GHz helps but the architecture's per-core efficiency is not class-leading. The Cinebench R20 results tell a similar story: 8728 multi-core and 1232 single-core. The R15 results of 2503 multi-core and 248 single-core follow the same pattern.

PassMark results show a spread of capabilities. The multi-thread score of 25084 and integer math score of 83209 suggest strong parallel processing, while the floating-point math score of 61776 is respectable. Data compression at 305990 and random string sorting at 31940 indicate good memory subsystem performance. The data encryption score of 16632 and extended instructions score of 19083 show the CPU handles AES-NI and AVX workloads competently. The find prime numbers score of 83 is notably low, which is characteristic of this architecture and not a practical concern for most workloads.

For real workloads, the 16 threads provide solid multi-tasking headroom for compiling code, running virtual machines, or transcoding video. The 20 MB of L3 cache is substantial for a mobile part and helps with gaming performance by reducing memory latency. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes, while limited to CPU-only, allows for fast NVMe storage and a discrete GPU connection. The integrated UHD Graphics 710 is present but is not intended for gaming, serving only as a basic display output or troubleshooting option.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing is aimed at users who need a laptop that can handle both gaming and productivity without compromise. The GPU's 89th percentile ranking makes it suitable for gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p resolutions at high settings, particularly those who play a mix of AAA titles and competitive shooters. The CPU's 84th percentile ensures that content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation will see responsive performance, as the 16 threads handle parallel workloads effectively.

Students in engineering or computer science programs will benefit from the 10-core, 16-thread configuration for compiling large projects or running simulations. The ECC memory support is a notable feature for users who require data integrity in financial modeling or scientific computing, though the dual-channel memory bus may limit bandwidth-heavy tasks. Small business workstations that run database queries, virtualization, or office productivity suites will find the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 25084 sufficient for daily operations, while the GPU can accelerate CUDA-accelerated tasks if the software supports OpenCL or Vulkan.

The release date of January 2023 for the CPU and January 2025 for the GPU means this pairing spans two generations, but the benchmark data shows the i5-13450HX still competes with newer parts like the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, which it beats by 0.3%. Builders looking for a laptop that does not become obsolete quickly will appreciate that the GPU's 89th percentile ranking puts it ahead of the Radeon RX 7600M by 2.6%, making it a future-proof choice for the next few years of game releases.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 8050S is based on the Strix Halo chip with RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process with a 308 mm² die size. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, along with 32 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 1295 MHz with a boost clock of 2800 MHz, and the TDP is rated at 55 W. The GPU uses system shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, type, and bus width are dependent on the host system's RAM configuration rather than dedicated memory.

The pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 358.4 GTexel/s indicate strong fill rates for a mobile GPU. The FP32 performance of 11.47 TFLOPS, with FP16 at a 1:1 ratio also at 11.47 TFLOPS, shows the GPU is not artificially throttled for AI workloads, which is unusual and beneficial for compute tasks. The 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing support, though the performance will be modest compared to higher-end parts. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern games and applications.

The Geekbench OpenCL score of 65818 and Vulkan score of 58398 place the GPU at the 89th percentile, with the nearest rival being the Radeon Pro W6600M at 61896, which the 8050S beats by 0.3%. The GPU also outperforms the Radeon Pro Vega 56 by 2.5% and the Radeon RX 7600M by 2.6%, while trailing the Radeon RX 9060 XT LP by 2.7%. The OpenCL result being higher than Vulkan suggests the GPU is well-optimized for compute workloads like rendering and machine learning inference, which is a key advantage for content creators.

The lack of dedicated VRAM means the GPU's memory bandwidth is system dependent, which could bottleneck performance in high-resolution textures or large datasets. However, the 55 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate this is designed for thin-and-light laptops where power efficiency is prioritized over absolute performance. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth to the host system, but the shared memory architecture means the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, potentially limiting performance in memory-intensive scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combination sits at the 87th combined percentile across all benchmarked systems, indicating a high-tier laptop configuration.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in aggregate performance?

A: The i5-13450HX has an average benchmark score of 34333, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 34260.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute performance?

A: The Radeon 8050S delivers 11.47 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 also at 11.47 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the GPU uses system shared memory, meaning its VRAM size, type, and bandwidth are system dependent.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13450HX boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the Radeon RX 7600M?

A: The Radeon 8050S has an average benchmark score of 62108, which is 2.6% higher than the Radeon RX 7600M at 63775.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The i5-13450HX scores 16797 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 1746 in single-core.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 89th percentile ranking and the CPU's 84th percentile ranking indicate this system is capable of high-refresh gaming at 1080p and solid 60+ FPS at 1440p in most titles, though the shared memory architecture may cause variability in performance depending on system RAM speed and capacity.

The GPU's 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 performance is comparable to desktop mid-range parts, suggesting it can handle AAA games at high settings in 1080p. The 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware ray tracing support, but the modest shading unit count of 2048 means ray tracing will likely require lower resolutions or DLSS/FSR upscaling to maintain playable frame rates. The CPU's single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 1746, is sufficient for most game engines, but esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant that rely heavily on single-thread performance may see lower frame rates than the GPU alone would suggest.

The lack of measured FPS data means these are estimates based on synthetic benchmarks, and real-world gaming performance will depend on factors like system RAM speed, cooling solution, and driver optimization. The GPU's 2.6% advantage over the Radeon RX 7600M suggests it should deliver similar or slightly better frame rates than that known mobile GPU in the same games.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13450HX with the AMD Radeon 8050S. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-HX part with a 55 W TDP, while the GPU is a RDNA 3.5 mobile part with 2048 shading units and a 55 W TDP. The combined percentile ranking of 87 places this system in the high tier of laptop configurations, suitable for demanding gaming and productivity workloads.

The CPU's 84th percentile and GPU's 89th percentile are both above the 80th mark, indicating this is not a budget or entry-level configuration. The CPU's average benchmark score of 34333 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, a desktop part, which speaks to the efficiency of the Raptor Lake-HX architecture. The GPU's average score of 62108 places it above the Radeon RX 7600M, a dedicated mobile GPU, which is notable for a part using system shared memory.

The release dates span January 2023 for the CPU and January 2025 for the GPU, meaning this is a pairing of a mature, proven CPU with a newer GPU. The CPU's active production status and the GPU's active production status indicate both components are currently available, making this a realistic build target for new laptop purchases.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The GPU's 89th percentile ranking and 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 performance indicate this system can drive high frame rates at 1080p in competitive titles, though the CPU's single-core score of 1746 in Cinebench R23 may limit frame rates in CPU-bound esports games. The 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for games that support it, but the shared memory architecture could cause stuttering in memory-heavy scenarios.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and PassMark multi-thread score of 25084 provide enough headroom for encoding video while gaming, though the lack of dedicated GPU VRAM means the system memory is shared between game assets and stream encoding buffers. The GPU's OpenCL score of 65818 suggests it can handle GPU-accelerated encoding if the streaming software supports it.

Video Editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16797 and the GPU's 89th percentile ranking make this a capable system for 1080p and 1440p video editing. The 20 MB of L3 cache helps with timeline scrubbing, while the GPU's FP16 performance at 11.47 TFLOPS accelerates effects rendering and color grading in software that uses OpenCL.

3D Rendering: The CPU's 16 threads handle CPU-based rendering engines well, as evidenced by the PassMark integer math score of 83209. The GPU's 11.47 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for GPU renderers, though the shared memory architecture may limit the size of scenes that can be rendered without out-of-core memory.

Software Development: The 10-core, 16-thread configuration compiles code efficiently, with the PassMark data compression score of 305990 indicating fast build times. The ECC memory support is a differentiator for developers working on critical systems, and the PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes allows for fast NVMe storage to reduce I/O bottlenecks during large builds.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3553 in PassMark ensures responsive daily use, while the 16 threads handle multitasking across office applications, web browsers, and communication tools. The integrated UHD Graphics 710 provides a fallback display output, and the 55 W TDP for both components means this system can run on a standard laptop power brick without excessive heat output.

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