Intel Core i5-13450HX vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
58.8Single-core74.6
50.4Multi-core61.3
28.9Efficiencyspec-based81.4
—iGPU88.3
61.7Platformspec-based56.4
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13450HX11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 69.6 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16) and multi-core (+11). 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
- 100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 96 GB
- 96% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 80 W
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 14% higher Base clock: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 11% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 18 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 59
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 50
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 80% lower process: 2 nm vs 10 nm
- 60% higher cores: 16 vs 10
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Process | 10 nm | 2 nm+80% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 25 W+55% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+96% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+11% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 192 GB+100% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,415Bottom 44% | 3,038+26%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,701Top 39% | 17,395+37%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,741Top 46% | 2,201+26%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,869Top 28% | 18,911+12%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 24,404Top 36% | 36,409+49%Top 15% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 6,501Top 3% |
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