Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
62.2Single-core69.7
54.5Multi-core56.8
28.9Efficiencyspec-based75.7
—iGPU75.9
66Platformspec-based60.5
5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H wins this laptop processor face-off, 65.3 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+2). 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
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 37% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 115 W
- 30% higher Base clock: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
- Stronger single-core score: 70 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
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,362 vs 13,261
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Threads | 20+25% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc 140T |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558Top 49% | 2,851+11%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261Top 34% | 15,362+16%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831Top 35% | 2,055+12%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630+5%Top 17% | 18,624Top 20% |
| PassMark | 29,930Top 23% | 30,782+3%Top 21% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 3,719Top 7% |
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