Intel Core i9-13980HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
70.4Single-core56.9
69.6Multi-core48.3
28.9Efficiencyspec-based66.9
40.2iGPU72.7
75.4Platformspec-based63.1
14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13980HX3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13980HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 61.6 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+14). Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 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 i9-13980HX
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 57
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 48
- 94% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,900 vs 14,900
- 85% higher PassMark: 45,279 vs 24,448
- 60% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 10
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Stronger iGPU score: 73 vs 40
- 333% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,225 vs 744
- 49% lower Base TDP: 28 W vs 55 W
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 28 W+49% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+37% | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+50% | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Threads | 32+45% | 22 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz+57% | 1.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+17% | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+50% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,810+21%Top 26% | 2,320Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,700+38%Top 16% | 12,100Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,120+25%Top 12% | 1,700Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,900+94%Top 9% | 14,900Top 35% |
| PassMark | 45,279+85%Top 9% | 24,448Top 38% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 744Bottom 25% | 3,225+333%Top 13% |
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