Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core i7-8550U
62.2Single-core37.7
54.5Multi-core23.8
28.9Efficiencyspec-based66.4
—iGPU25.8
66Platformspec-based37.2
12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8550U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13650HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 54.3 to 35.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+31) and single-core (+25). Intel Core i7-8550U 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 i7-13650HX
- Stronger single-core score: 62 vs 38
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 24
- 574% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 19,630 vs 2,914
- 528% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 25 W
- 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8550U
- 73% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2017 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 15 W+73% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+528% | 25 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | — |
| Threads | 20+150% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+44% | 1.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+23% | 4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+200% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 / LPDDR3-2133 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558Top 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261Top 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831+79%Top 35% | 1,021Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630+574%Top 17% | 2,914Bottom 5% |
| PassMark | 29,930+417%Top 23% | 5,794Bottom 7% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 389Bottom 7% |
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