Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
62.2Single-core72.8
54.5Multi-core73.8
28.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
66Platformspec-based69.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 67.9 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+19) and single-core (+11). 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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 62
- Stronger multi-core score: 74 vs 55
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 62% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 31,781 vs 19,630
- 60% higher PassMark: 47,933 vs 29,930
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| 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 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 20+43% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558Top 49% | 2,959+16%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261Top 34% | 17,915+35%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831Top 35% | 2,154+18%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630Top 17% | 31,781+62%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 29,930Top 23% | 47,933+60%Top 8% |
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