Intel Core i5-13450HX vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
58.8Single-core66.7
50.4Multi-core49.4
28.9Efficiencyspec-based75.7
—iGPU66
61.7Platformspec-based56.8
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13450HX9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins this laptop processor face-off, 60.4 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8). 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
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 41% higher Base clock: 2.4 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
- 37% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 115 W
- 15% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,869 vs 14,630
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 59
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 49% lower Base TDP: 28 W vs 55 W
- 40% higher cores: 14 vs 10
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 28 W+49% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+37% | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz+41% | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+11% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc 130T |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,415Bottom 44% | 2,727+13%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,701+4%Top 39% | 12,222Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,741Top 46% | 1,969+13%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,869+15%Top 28% | 14,630Top 36% |
| PassMark | 24,404Top 36% | 28,049+15%Top 25% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 2,378Top 32% |
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