Intel Core i5-14500HX vs Intel Core i5-14500

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-14500HX and Intel Core i5-14500 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Core i5-14500HX

Intel Core i5-14500

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14500HX

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 60% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 18% lower typical power consumption: 55 Watt vs 65 Watt

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 1.25 MB (per core)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	55 Watt vs 65 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14500

Around 2% higher clock speed: 5 GHz vs 4.9 GHz

Maximum frequency	5 GHz vs 4.9 GHz

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-14500HX
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-14500

Name	Intel Core i5-14500HX	Intel Core i5-14500
PassMark - Single thread mark		4002
PassMark - CPU mark		32694

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-14500HX	Intel Core i5-14500
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	8 Jan 2024
Place in performance rating	not rated	114
Launch price (MSRP)		$232
Performance
Base frequency	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	257 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	24 MB (shared)	24 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72°C
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.9 GHz	5 GHz
Number of cores	14	14
Number of threads	20	20
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4, DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	Intel BGA 1964	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	55 Watt	65 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)