Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
62.2Single-core74.6
54.5Multi-core61.3
28.9Efficiencyspec-based81.4
—iGPU88.3
66Platformspec-based56.4
7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13650HX10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 69.6 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+12) and multi-core (+7). 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
- 100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 96 GB
- 96% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 80 W
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 33% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 18 MB
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 62
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 55
- 80% lower process: 2 nm vs 10 nm
- 55% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 55 W
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Process | 10 nm | 2 nm+80% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 25 W+55% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+96% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 20+25% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+24% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+33% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 192 GB+100% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,558Top 49% | 3,038+19%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,261Top 34% | 17,395+31%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,831Top 35% | 2,201+20%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,630+4%Top 17% | 18,911Top 19% |
| PassMark | 29,930Top 23% | 36,409+22%Top 15% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 6,501Top 3% |
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