Intel Core i9-13980HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
70.4Single-core72.8
69.6Multi-core73.8
28.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
40.2iGPU—
75.4Platformspec-based69.6
5 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13980HX10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 67.9 to 61.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i9-13980HX 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
- 60% higher threads: 32 vs 20
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 20% higher L3 cache: 36 MB vs 30 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 74 vs 70
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 10% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 31,781 vs 28,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | 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 i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+20% | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+8% | 5.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+20% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,810Top 26% | 2,959+5%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,700Top 16% | 17,915+7%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,120Top 12% | 2,154+2%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,900Top 9% | 31,781+10%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 45,279Top 9% | 47,933+6%Top 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 744Bottom 25% | — |
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