Intel Core i7-14650HX vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
67Single-core74.6
57.6Multi-core61.3
28.9Efficiencyspec-based81.4
—iGPU88.3
70.7Platformspec-based56.4
8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14650HX8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 69.6 to 57.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-14650HX 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 i7-14650HX
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 96 GB
- 96% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 80 W
- 67% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 18 MB
- 50% higher threads: 24 vs 16
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 58
- 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 i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 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 i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+2% | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+67% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 192 GB+100% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,753Top 31% | 3,038+10%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,451Top 26% | 17,395+20%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,969Top 21% | 2,201+12%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,454+8%Top 17% | 18,911Top 19% |
| PassMark | 33,366Top 20% | 36,409+9%Top 15% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 6,501Top 3% |
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