Intel Core i5-14450HX spotted in Colorful M15 gaming laptop
The upcoming 14th Gen Core HX series should launch in a week
The latest benchmark listings have highlighted Colorful’s updated M15 24 gaming laptop model, which appears to be a nod to its 2024 release year. This premium gaming device is equipped with Intel’s powerful 55W mobile CPUs from the desktop-caliber silicon range, promising a boost in core numbers. Intel is setting the stage to unveil a new series of laptops that will be powered by the 14th Generation Core HX series, adding a slight upgrade to their current portfolio.
Intel’s Core i5-14450HX is set to deliver a robust performance with its 10-core and 16-thread configuration, boasting a turbo frequency that soars up to 4.788 GHz (4.8 GHz nominal). Even though the core count remains unchanged, this model marks a notable 200 MHz increase in turbo frequency when compared to its predecessor, the i5-13450HX. The i5-13450HX is distinctive in its own right, being the entry-level option in the lineup, and offering a modest core count that’s less than half of what’s available in the full series.
Benchmark results reveal that the elevated single-core clock speeds lead to improved performance metrics. These findings are based on an analysis that compares a single benchmark result for the 14450HX and a collective of 12 benchmark scores for the 13450HX. Despite these gains, it’s important to note a minor drop in performance when it comes to multi-threaded tasks.
Intel’s roadmap suggests the rollout of at least five variants within its 14th Generation Core HX lineup, with the top models capable of reaching a whopping 5.8 GHz clock speed and offering up to 24 cores. These high-performance CPUs, although featuring an onboard GPU with modest output, are primarily designed to operate in tandem with a dedicated graphics card, ideally within the GeForce RTX 40 series—unless laptop manufacturers opt for Intel’s own Arc graphics solutions. Colorful has integrated the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU into its latest laptop model, targeting the mid-tier market segment. However, consumers may ponder if opting for the more cost-efficient Core-H series might be a more practical choice given the price-to-performance ratio.
Source: Geekbench