Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
56Single-core65.3
38.3Multi-core42.2
40.5Efficiencyspec-based88.5
42.1iGPU76.9
50.3Platformspec-based35.9
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13420H10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.4 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+35) and single-core (+9). Intel Core i5-13420H 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
- 500% higher Max memory: 96 GB vs 16 GB
- 211% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 37 W
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 42
- 378% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 812
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 17 W+62% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+211% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 / LPDDR5X-5200 / DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4X-4267 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 96 GB+500% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,273Bottom 35% | 2,753+21%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,158Bottom 26% | 10,850+33%Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,681Bottom 50% | 1,876+12%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,679+4%Bottom 44% | 10,244Bottom 41% |
| PassMark | 16,769Bottom 38% | 19,478+16%Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 812Bottom 32% | 3,883+378%Top 4% |
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