Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX
62.2Single-core66.6
54.5Multi-core65.1
28.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
66Platformspec-based68.1
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 62.6 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+4). 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
- 11% higher threads: 20 vs 18
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 62
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 55
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 57% higher PassMark: 47,051 vs 29,930
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 157 W | 160 W+2% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 18+29% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 20+11% | 18 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Graphics (3 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,800 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558Top 49% | 2,762+8%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261Top 34% | 14,233+7%Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831Top 35% | 1,941+6%Top 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630Top 17% | 26,001+32%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 29,930Top 23% | 47,051+57%Top 8% |
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