Intel Core i5-13450HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
58.8Single-core69.7
50.4Multi-core56.8
28.9Efficiencyspec-based75.7
—iGPU75.9
61.7Platformspec-based60.5
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13450HX12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H wins this laptop processor face-off, 65.3 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+11) and multi-core (+6). 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 Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 37% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 115 W
- 20% higher Base clock: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 59
- Stronger multi-core score: 57 vs 50
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 60% higher cores: 16 vs 10
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc 140T |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 2,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,415Bottom 44% | 2,851+18%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,701Top 39% | 15,362+21%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,741Top 46% | 2,055+18%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,869Top 28% | 18,624+10%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 24,404Top 36% | 30,782+26%Top 20% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 3,719Top 7% |
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