Ultra 7 265H vs i9-13900HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
27.06
+38.8%
Core Ultra 7 265H
2025
16 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
19.50

Core i9-13900HX outperforms Core Ultra 7 265H by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking209327
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency47.1066.67
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelno data
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Arrow Lake-H (2024−2025)
Release date4 January 2023 (2 years ago)1 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$668$471

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Performance-cores86
Efficient-cores168
Low Power Efficient-coresno data2
Threads3216
Base clock speed2.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache36 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1964FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size192 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel® Arc™ 140T GPU
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHz2.3 GHz
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.2
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900HX and Core Ultra 7 265H.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes2028
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

i9-13900HX 27.06
+38.8%
Ultra 7 265H 19.50

Geekbench 6.4 Multi-Core

i9-13900HX 16523
+13.9%
Ultra 7 265H 14502

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.06 19.50
Recency 4 January 2023 1 January 2025
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 28 Watt

i9-13900HX has a 38.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ultra 7 265H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 96.4% lower power consumption.

The Intel Core i9-13900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H in performance tests.

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