Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
62.2Single-core60.7
54.5Multi-core37.5
28.9Efficiencyspec-based81.9
66Platformspec-based51.8
11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 54.3 against 53.7 for Intel Core Ultra 5 125U. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-13650HX edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13650HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 38
- 200% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 2
- 175% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 57 W
- 105% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 19,630 vs 9,593
- 100% higher Base clock: 2.6 GHz vs 1.3 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
- 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 i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+17% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 6+200% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Threads | 20+43% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+100% | 1.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+14% | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+100% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+100% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558Top 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261Top 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831+17%Top 35% | 1,566Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630+105%Top 17% | 9,593Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 29,930+80%Top 23% | 16,674Bottom 37% |
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