Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235U
62.2Single-core52
54.5Multi-core40.6
28.9Efficiencyspec-based90.8
66Platformspec-based53.6
11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235U
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 54.3 against 54.3 for Intel Core Ultra 5 235U. 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 single-core score: 62 vs 52
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 41
- 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 5 235U
- 73% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 55 W
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 25% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| 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 235U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+17% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 6+200% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Threads | 20+43% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+100% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5/X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558+6%Bottom 49% | 2,422Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261+41%Top 36% | 9,395Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831Top 38% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630Top 18% | — |
| PassMark | 29,930+73%Top 26% | 17,345Bottom 33% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,733+5%Top 46% | 3,572Bottom 47% |
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