Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
62.2Single-core66.7
54.5Multi-core49.4
28.9Efficiencyspec-based75.7
—iGPU66
66Platformspec-based56.8
9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins this laptop processor face-off, 60.4 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+5). Intel Core i7-13650HX 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 multi-core score: 55 vs 49
- 53% higher Base clock: 2.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 43% higher threads: 20 vs 14
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 62
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 49% lower Base TDP: 28 W vs 55 W
- 25% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 28 W+49% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+37% | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Threads | 20+43% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+53% | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+33% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc 130T |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558Top 49% | 2,727+7%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261+9%Top 34% | 12,222Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831Top 35% | 1,969+8%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630+34%Top 17% | 14,630Top 38% |
| PassMark | 29,930+7%Top 23% | 28,049Top 27% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 2,378Top 32% |
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