Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
62.2Single-core76.8
54.5Multi-core83.4
28.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
—iGPU60.5
66Platformspec-based73.9
0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.2 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+29) and single-core (+15). 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 9 285HX
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 62
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 55
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 91% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 37,500 vs 19,630
- 89% higher PassMark: 56,512 vs 29,930
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.5 GHz+12% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558Top 49% | 3,150+23%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261Top 34% | 20,500+55%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831Top 35% | 2,250+23%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630Top 17% | 37,500+91%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 29,930Top 23% | 56,512+89%Top 3% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 1,855Top 37% |
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