Intel Core i5-13450HX vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
58.8Single-core60.7
50.4Multi-core37.5
28.9Efficiencyspec-based81.9
61.7Platformspec-based51.8
10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13450HX4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U wins this laptop processor face-off, 53.7 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+2). Intel Core i5-13450HX 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 i5-13450HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 38
- 200% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 2
- 175% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 57 W
- 100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 96 GB
- 85% higher Base clock: 2.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 73% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 55 W
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher cores: 12 vs 10
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 15 W+73% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+175% | 57 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 12+20% |
| Performance cores | 6+200% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz+85% | 1.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+7% | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+67% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+100% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,415Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,701Top 39% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,741+11%Top 46% | 1,566Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,869+76%Top 28% | 9,593Bottom 33% |
| PassMark | 24,404+46%Top 36% | 16,674Bottom 37% |
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