Intel Core i5-13500HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
59.4Single-core54.1
53.4Multi-core38.4
28.9Efficiencyspec-based81.9
—iGPU61
66Platformspec-based51.8
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13500HX4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 53.1 against 53.1 for Intel Core Ultra 7 155U. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-13500HX edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Stronger single-core score: 59 vs 54
- Stronger multi-core score: 53 vs 38
- 200% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 2
- 175% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 57 W
- 100% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 12 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
- 73% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 55 W
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 25% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13500HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-13500HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+17% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 6+200% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Threads | 20+43% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz+47% | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+100% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13500HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13500HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+100% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13500HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,478+13%Bottom 39% | 2,195Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,404+49%Top 34% | 8,981Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,731+6%Bottom 41% | 1,627Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,755+95%Top 24% | 9,627Bottom 25% |
| PassMark | 27,388+70%Top 33% | 16,133Bottom 24% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,620+10%Bottom 46% | 3,298Bottom 27% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 1,902Top 42% |
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