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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13450HX + AMD Radeon 860M

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Intel Core i5-13450HX

34,333 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13450HX is a 10-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It belongs to the Core 13th Gen series and is designed for the mobile segment, using the Intel BGA 1964 socket. The CPU operates at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and can boost up to 4.60 GHz, with a thermal design power of 55 W. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache, which is substantial for a mobile part and helps with multi-threaded workloads that rely on data locality.

Benchmark results place this processor in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score reaches 16797, while the single-core score is 1746; in Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 8728 and single-core is 1232. These numbers suggest that the i5-13450HX is well-suited for demanding productivity tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where the 16 threads can be fully utilized. The single-core scores are also respectable, meaning day-to-day responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications will not feel sluggish.

The Passmark suite provides further granularity. The multi-thread score is 25084, while single-thread is 3553. Data compression scores 305990, indicating strong performance in archiving and file compression tasks. Floating-point math scores 61776, and integer math scores 83209, both of which are solid for scientific calculations and general computation. The extended instructions score of 19083 shows good SIMD throughput, useful for multimedia processing. Physics simulation scores 1504, which is moderate and reflects the CPU's capability in physics-based workloads like those found in some games and engineering simulations.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i5-13450HX has an average benchmark score of 34333. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (34260), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220). However, it is 0.4% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H (34485). These deltas are marginal, meaning the i5-13450HX sits in a very competitive performance tier, trading blows with both desktop and mobile processors of similar generation. For real workloads, this means the CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, but it also does not offer a decisive lead over its closest competitors.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, and there is no measured FPS data for any game at any resolution. Therefore, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU, and should be treated as approximations rather than lab-verified results.

The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3553 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1746, which are important for gaming since many titles rely on a few fast cores. The multi-thread score of 25084 in Passmark also helps in modern games that use more than four cores. However, the limiting factor for gaming in this pairing is the GPU, not the CPU. The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor with a 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 26401.

For esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, which are not graphically demanding, the Radeon 860M's 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate should be sufficient for 1080p at medium to high settings, potentially achieving 60 FPS or higher. For AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Assassin's Creed Mirage, the 860M will struggle at 1080p ultra settings; estimated frame rates would likely fall below 30 FPS, requiring significant settings reductions to reach playable levels. The GPU's 512 shading units and 16 ROPs, combined with system-shared memory, mean that bandwidth and memory latency are dependent on the laptop's RAM configuration, which can further impact performance.

At 1440p, the estimated frame rates drop further, and most modern games would be unplayable at ultra settings. The lack of dedicated VRAM means the system must allocate memory from the main pool, which can cause stuttering if the system RAM is insufficient or slow. The Radeon 860M's performance is comparable to a discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (average score 26421, deltaPct -0.1%), meaning it is suitable for light gaming but not for high-refresh or high-resolution experiences. The data clearly indicates that this is not a gaming-first configuration; it is better suited for productivity and casual gaming at lower settings.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. It is part of the Navi III IGP generation, specifically the Krackan Point chip, and has a production status of Active with a release date of February 28, 2025. The GPU operates at a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz, which is a significant boost range that allows for dynamic power scaling. The TDP is rated at 15 W, making it a low-power component suitable for thin-and-light laptops.

Memory is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM; the size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and bandwidth is "System Dependent." This means the GPU's memory performance is directly tied to the laptop's RAM speed and channel configuration. With dual-channel DDR5 memory, bandwidth could be adequate, but with single-channel DDR4, it would be severely limited. The GPU features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs, along with 8 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 3.072 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating that the GPU does not have a dedicated FP16 acceleration path.

The Radeon 860M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it can run modern games with ray tracing enabled, though the 8 RT cores are relatively few, so ray-traced performance will be limited. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which provides enough bandwidth for an integrated GPU. Benchmark scores include a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043, with an average benchmark score of 26401. This places the GPU in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs.

Compared to nearest rivals, the Radeon 860M is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421), 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26331), 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553), and 1.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000 (26683). These are surprisingly tight margins, especially the near-parity with the RTX 5060, which is a discrete GPU. However, the RTX 5060's score is an average that may include lower-end variants, and in real gaming, the 860M's shared memory and lack of dedicated VRAM will likely cause it to underperform in texture-heavy scenarios. For rendering and compute workloads, the 860M's 3.072 TFLOPS is modest, making it suitable for light photo editing, 1080p video playback, and basic 3D modeling, but it will struggle with heavy GPU rendering tasks.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This configuration is not suited for high-refresh gaming. The Radeon 860M's 72nd percentile ranking and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance indicate that 144 Hz or 240 Hz displays are wasted on this build. Estimated frame rates at 1080p ultra would be below 60 FPS in most modern titles, so a 60 Hz display is the realistic ceiling.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16797 provide enough headroom for software encoding at 1080p30. However, the GPU's limited performance means that playing and streaming simultaneously would require very low in-game settings. Hardware encoding is not specified in the FACT PACK, so relying on the CPU's multi-thread capability is the safer bet.

Video editing: The i5-13450HX's Passmark multi-thread score of 25084 and data compression score of 305990 make it capable for 1080p video editing in software like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro. The Radeon 860M can assist with GPU acceleration for effects, but rendering timelines will be slower than with a discrete GPU. The CPU is the strong point here.

3D rendering: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16797 translates to reasonable performance in CPU-based rendering engines like Blender's Cycles. The GPU's 3.072 TFLOPS is too weak for GPU rendering, so expect to rely on the CPU. For a laptop, this is a decent entry-level 3D rendering machine.

Software development: With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU handles compilation tasks well; the Passmark integer math score of 83209 supports this. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, so this is a strong use case. The 84th percentile CPU ranking means code builds will be faster than most laptops.

Student and office work: The combination of a strong CPU and adequate iGPU handles document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheets effortlessly. The 15 W GPU TDP and 55 W CPU TDP mean the laptop runs cool and quiet, making it ideal for long study sessions. The single-thread score of 3553 ensures snappy UI responsiveness.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13450HX has an average benchmark score of 34333, placing it in the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, scores 34260, a delta of 0.2% in favor of the Intel chip; the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222 (0.3% behind), and the AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220 (0.3% behind). The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 34485, putting it 0.4% ahead. These results show that the i5-13450HX is a top-tier mobile processor, outperforming two desktop-class CPUs and a server chip by a hair.

The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26401, placing it in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, scores 26421, a delta of -0.1% (the MX550 is slightly ahead). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 26331, which is 0.3% behind the 860M; the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 (0.6% ahead), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 scores 26683 (1.1% ahead). The 860M's performance is thus clustered within 1.1% of four very different GPUs, from a low-end mobile chip to a mid-range desktop card.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 78, which reflects the CPU's strong showing pulling up the GPU's more modest position. The CPU is clearly the dominant component in benchmark terms, with a 12-percentage-point gap between its percentile and the GPU's. The combined picture is a system that excels at CPU-bound tasks but is only average for GPU-bound workloads. The lack of measured FPS data means these conclusions are drawn purely from synthetic benchmarks, but the pattern is consistent: the i5-13450HX is a high-performance processor, while the Radeon 860M is a mid-tier integrated GPU.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing is targeted at users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance in a laptop form factor without requiring serious gaming graphics. The 84th percentile CPU makes it ideal for software developers who compile code frequently, as the 10 cores and 16 threads will handle parallel builds efficiently. Video editors working with 1080p footage will appreciate the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16797, which accelerates timeline rendering and export times. Students in engineering or computer science fields will find the CPU's Passmark integer math score of 83209 useful for simulation and data analysis tasks.

Content creators who do light photo editing or 2D animation can rely on the Radeon 860M's 3.072 TFLOPS for basic GPU acceleration, but they should not expect to render complex 3D scenes on the GPU. Small business workstations that run accounting software, databases, or virtual machines will benefit from the CPU's 16 threads and ECC memory support, which is listed as true in the FACT PACK. Gamers at 1080p who stick to esports titles or older games may find the 860M acceptable, but those seeking 1440p gaming or high-refresh experiences should look elsewhere. The 72nd percentile GPU ranking means it can handle light gaming, but it is not a gaming-focused build.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance: the CPU is a top-16% part, while the GPU is a top-28% part. This means the GPU is the primary bottleneck for any graphics-intensive workload. In gaming, the CPU's 3553 Passmark single-thread score is more than sufficient to feed the GPU, but the 860M's 512 shading units and 16 ROPs will limit frame rates long before the CPU becomes a constraint. For productivity tasks that are CPU-bound, such as compiling, rendering with the CPU, or data compression, the GPU is irrelevant, and the CPU's 84th percentile ranking shines.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, suggests that increasing resolution from 1080p to 1440p would cause frame rates to drop proportionally with the GPU's fill rate (48.00 GPixel/s) and texture rate (96.00 GTexel/s). The CPU would not be a factor in this drop. Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks like Passmark's find prime numbers (score 83) or data encryption (16632), the GPU sits idle, and the CPU's performance is the sole determinant. The only scenario where the balance is close is in mixed workloads like streaming while gaming, where the CPU's 16 threads handle encoding while the GPU renders, but even then, the GPU's low TDP of 15 W means it cannot sustain high frame rates.

The combined percentile of 78 is lower than the CPU's individual percentile of 84, confirming that the GPU drags down the overall system capability. Users who prioritize CPU performance will not be disappointed, but those who expect balanced performance across all applications will find the GPU lacking. The 0.3% delta to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is misleading because the 5060 is a discrete card with dedicated VRAM, but in synthetic benchmarks, the 860M holds its own; in real-world gaming, the shared memory will likely cause a larger gap.

# Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: "laptop") pairing the Intel Core i5-13450HX with the AMD Radeon 860M. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-HX part with a 55 W TDP, and the GPU is a 15 W integrated RDNA 3.5 solution. The overall tier, based on the combined percentile of 78, places this system in the upper-midrange of all configurations. The CPU is a high-end mobile processor, as evidenced by its 84th percentile ranking and its near-tie with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, a desktop CPU. The GPU is a mid-range integrated unit at the 72nd percentile, comparable to a low-end discrete GPU like the MX550.

The system is best described as a productivity-first laptop with casual gaming capability. The CPU's 16797 Cinebench R23 multi-core score is excellent for a mobile part, rivaling many desktop CPUs from a few years ago. The GPU's 3.072 TFLOPS is adequate for basic tasks but not for demanding games or GPU compute. This build is not a gaming laptop by any means, but it is a very capable workhorse for developers, students, and professionals who need CPU horsepower on the go. The data suggests that the i5-13450HX is the star of this pairing, while the 860M is a serviceable companion for everyday graphics tasks.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 16797 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, placing it in the 84th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How does the Radeon 860M compare to the NVIDIA GeForce MX550?

A: The Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26401, which is 0.1% lower than the MX550's 26421, making them essentially equivalent in performance.

Q: Does this build support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13450HX lists ECC memory support as true, which is unusual for a mobile processor.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an FP32 performance of 3.072 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread score in Passmark?

A: The single-thread score is 3553, which is strong for a mobile CPU and supports responsive everyday use.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and socket?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 55 W and uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile-specific socket.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13450HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile socket, meaning the CPU cannot be upgraded independently. This is a laptop platform, so the only meaningful upgrade path is to replace the entire system. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, so users can choose the faster DDR5 to improve both CPU and iGPU performance, as the Radeon 860M relies on system-shared memory. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), which is future-proof for high-speed NVMe SSDs, but the GPU's bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, so it will not benefit from PCIe 5.0 bandwidth.

The GPU has a TDP of 15 W and no power connectors, so it does not require a PSU upgrade; the system's power supply is determined by the laptop's design. The CPU's 55 W TDP is moderate for a mobile HX part, meaning laptops with this chip should have adequate cooling solutions. The suggested PSU field is null, indicating that no specific PSU recommendation is made for this integrated GPU setup. For future upgrades, the most impactful would be increasing system RAM to 32 GB or more and ensuring it is dual-channel DDR5, as this would directly improve the iGPU's memory bandwidth and overall system responsiveness.

A sensible next upgrade, given the platform's constraints, would be to move to a system with a discrete GPU if gaming or GPU compute becomes a priority. The CPU's performance is unlikely to be a bottleneck for several years, but the 860M's 72nd percentile ranking will age quickly. Alternatively, for users satisfied with CPU-bound workloads, this platform has no upgrade path and will eventually need a full replacement. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU ensures that any future NVMe drives will work at full speed, extending the system's lifespan for storage-related tasks.

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