Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core i5-13420H

Processor comparisons   02-02-2023
   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core i5-13420H and see which is better for games or simple use for streaming, machine learning, programming, rendering, video editing. Here you can find all information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A thorough review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like WPrime, Prime95, AIDA64, UserBenchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, VeraCrypt, RealBench, PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator, Blender, SuperPi, Furmark, 7zip, DaVinci Resolve Studio, PassMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), MATLAB, Handbrake, Gears 5, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 3DMark, Blender.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

Rainbow Six Siege
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Last Man Standing
Halo Infinite
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Fallout 76
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
DOOM: Eternal
Red Dead Redemption 2
Fortnite
Valheim
Overwatch
Grand Theft Auto V
Apex Legends
Borderlands 3
Watch Dogs Legion
Death Stranding
Cyberpunk 2077
Valorant

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-13420H or Intel Core i7-13650HX.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-13650HX

58%

Core i5-13420H

57%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-13650HX is 1% better than Core i5-13420H. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-13650HX

57%

Core i5-13420H

55%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, DOTA 2A, League of Legends (LOL), Ghostrunner, Monster Hunter World, Hitman 3, Battlefield V, Horizon Zero Dawn, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Metro Exodus, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Half-Life: Alyx, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.8	97.6
Valorant	114.5	110.9
Cyberpunk 2077	64.1	62.1
Apex Legends	107.6	104.2
Call of Duty Warzone	85.9	83.2
Overwatch	92.8	89.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.0	76.5
DOOM Eternal	57.3	55.4
Warzone	89.3	86.5
Assassin's Creed	96.2	93.1
Valheim	95.1	92.0

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparisons not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-13650HX

103%

Core i5-13420H

102%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-13650HX is more energy efficient than the Core i5-13420H since it has less power consumption: 55W vs. 45W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-13650HX	Intel Core i5-13420H
Cinbench 15 Single-core	268	201
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2575	2207
Cinbench 20 Single-core	431	342
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5693	4922
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1459	1238
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	16331	14181

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13650HX	Intel Core i5-13420H
Single-Core	1336	1130
Multi-Core	27816	24178

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13650HX	Intel Core i5-13420H
Single-Core	1710	1381
Multi-Core	12527	9395

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-13650HX	Intel Core i5-13420H
Announcement date	January 13, 2023	January 11, 2023
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1964	FCBGA1744
Core name	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	13
Turbo Frequency	4.9 MHz	4.6 MHz
Frequency	3.6 MHz	3.4 MHz
Cores	14	8
Threads	20	12
Bus rate	16 GT/s	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	14200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	55 W	45 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5/x 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	4800
Memory bandwidth	76.8 GB/s	68 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	12 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number	Expansion Options	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-13650HX is 5% better than Core i5-13420H in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-13650HX has 6 more core than Core i5-13420H. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-13650HX is better: 33
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-13420H is better: 1
Although it should be understood that all the data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i7-13650HX and Intel Core i5-13420H before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i7-13650HX - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-13650HX specs and review.

Intel Core i5-13420H - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-13420H specs and review.