Intel Core i5-13500H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
58.6Single-core54.1
45.7Multi-core38.4
40.5Efficiencyspec-based81.9
50.3iGPU—
53.8Platformspec-based51.8
10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13500H5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U wins this laptop processor face-off, 52.3 to 49.8. Intel Core i5-13500H 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 i5-13500H
- Stronger single-core score: 59 vs 54
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 38
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 67% higher Max TDP: 95 W vs 57 W
- 53% higher Base clock: 2.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
- 67% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 45 W
- 50% higher Max memory: 96 GB vs 64 GB
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 25% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13500H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 15 W+67% |
| Max TDP | 95 W+67% | 57 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13500H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Performance cores | 4+100% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+53% | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+50% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13500H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Iris Xe (80 EU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13500H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 / LPDDR5X-6400 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 96 GB+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13500H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400+9%Bottom 40% | 2,195Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,000+22%Bottom 48% | 8,981Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,740+7%Top 46% | 1,627Bottom 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700+53%Top 36% | 9,627Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 20,924+30%Top 48% | 16,133Bottom 34% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,175Bottom 45% | — |
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