Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core i7-8550U
56Single-core37.7
38.3Multi-core23.8
40.5Efficiencyspec-based66.4
42.1iGPU25.8
50.3Platformspec-based37.2
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13420H1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8550U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13420H wins this laptop processor face-off, 45.2 to 35.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18) and iGPU (+16). Intel Core i7-8550U still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13420H
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger multi-core score: 38 vs 24
- Stronger iGPU score: 42 vs 26
- 360% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 25 W
- 266% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,679 vs 2,914
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8550U
- 67% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 45 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2017 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 15 W+67% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+360% | 25 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | — |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz+17% | 1.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+15% | 4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 / LPDDR5X-5200 / DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4X-4267 | DDR4-2400 / LPDDR3-2133 |
| Max memory | 96 GB+200% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,273Bottom 35% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,158Bottom 26% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,681+65%Bottom 50% | 1,021Bottom 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,679+266%Bottom 44% | 2,914Bottom 6% |
| PassMark | 16,769+189%Bottom 38% | 5,794Bottom 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 812+109%Bottom 32% | 389Bottom 8% |
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