Intel Core i5-14450HX socket: BGA 1964
The Intel Core i5-14450HX uses BGA 1964, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-HX gaming laptops with DDR5 or DDR4 and PCIe Gen5 plus PCH lanes. The 10-core chip at 55 W cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1964
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 16
- Base power
- 55 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-HX
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.4 / 4.8 GHz
Intel Core i5-14450HX specifications
| Cores | 10 (6 Performance-cores plus 4 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz boost |
| Cache | 20 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) plus PCH lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen, 32 EUs |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA1964 (soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-14450HX needs a motherboard with a BGA 1964 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1964 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1964 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,964 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | January 2024 |
| Memory | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, two channels, up to 192 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i5-14450HX is
The Core i5-14450HX is a 10-core and 16-thread mobile processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 as the entry HX gaming option. Six Performance-cores with 12 threads plus 4 Efficient-cores give 16 threads at 2.4 GHz P-core base and up to 4.8 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 20 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 55 W with 157 W turbo for gaming bodies with discrete GPUs.
The 10-core layout with 20 MB cache keeps price below 14-core HX while preserving 6 P-cores for play. DDR5 or DDR4 SODIMM feeds CPU plus discrete graphics. PCIe 5.0 x16 serves the GPU while Gen4 x4 serves the primary SSD, with PCH lanes for extras.
Value gaming laptops fit here. Six P-cores keep frame rates smooth where thin U parts throttle. Buyers who stream plus play at high settings should take the 14-core Intel Core i5-14500HX with 24 MB cache instead, since this HX prioritizes entry cost.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14450HX solders to BGA 1964 with gaming cooling for 55 to 157 W. No socket upgrade exists, so the 10-core choice lasts the laptop life. Makers tune power limits per chassis.
Boards use SODIMM DDR5 or DDR4 per design. MUX switches and Wi-Fi cards vary by model. Firmware controls turbo behavior, not desktop menus.
HX shoppers compare the two i5 HX parts on E-cores and cache. The 14450HX trails on parallel loads. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered gaming.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels via SODIMM is the menu. Dual modules help play. Soldered variants fix size.
PCIe gives Gen5 x16 for graphics plus Gen4 x4 for NVMe, with PCH lanes for extras. Fixed wiring means second SSD varies.
Cooling is dual-fan gaming from 55 W to peaks. No retail cooler ships with HX. Stands and vents preserve bursts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists. The HX decision is 10-core versus larger at order time. RAM and NVMe can grow where fitted.
The next step is a whole laptop on newer HX. A working 14450HX lasts gaming years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-14450HX use?
It uses BGA 1964, soldered for gaming laptops. The chip cannot be swapped.
How fast is the Core i5-14450HX?
Ten cores and 16 threads at 2.4 GHz base and up to 4.8 GHz boost, with 20 MB of cache at 55 W.
What memory does the 14450HX support?
DDR5 or DDR4 in two channels. Soldered size is fixed where fitted.
Can the 14450HX be upgraded?
No. CPU solders at the factory. RAM and storage can change where allowed.
Sources and verification
- Intel Releases 14th Gen Core HX Raptor Lake Refresh mobile processors BGA1964 (TechPowerUp)
- Intel Core i5-14500HX Raptor Lake-HX 14 cores 55W pattern (Notebookcheck)
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