Intel Core i5-8250U vs Intel Core i9-13900H

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Performance
Core i5-8250U
6,27617% of 36,991
Core i9-13900H256% better
22,34360% of 36,991

The Core i9-13900H has 256% better performance than the Core i5-8250U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-8250U
No data available
Core i9-13900H
36.2130% of 121.53

The Core i9-13900H has 30% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-8250U CPU

The Intel Core i5-8250U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2017. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-U Refresh microarchitecture. The i5-8250U is compatible with Intel BGA 1356 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-8250U supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i5-8250U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-8250U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-8250U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD 620. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-8250U has the 375th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 16.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i9-13900H CPU

The Intel Core i9-13900H is a 14-core (20-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $617. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Raptor Lake-H microarchitecture. The i9-13900H is compatible with Intel BGA 1744 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-13900H supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i9-13900H has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 24 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-13900H features 14 total cores which can process 20 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 14 cores consist of 6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-13900H includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i9-13900H has the 52nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 60.40% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 22,343 score and $617 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 36.21. This is the 96th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-8250UCore i9-13900H
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i5Core i9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2017Q1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)--$617
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-8250U
6,27617% of 36,991
Core i9-13900H256% better
22,34360% of 36,991

The Core i9-13900H has 256% better performance than the Core i5-8250U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-8250U is ranked 375th with a score of 6,276, and the Core i9-13900H is ranked 52nd with a score of 22,343.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-8250U
No data available
Core i9-13900H
36.2130% of 121.53

The Core i9-13900H has 68% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i9-13900H's 36.21 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-12900HX22,972+266%
Core i7-12800HX22,373+256%
Core i9-13900H22,343+256%
Core i5-13450HX21,982+250%
Core i7-13700H20,503.5+227%
Core i7-3612QM6,388.5+2%
Core i7-4702MQ6,366.5+1%
Core i5-8250U6,276
Core i5-1140G76,257-0%
Core i5-10200H6,233-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-8250U orCore i9-13900H
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i9-12900HX37.91+5%
Core i9-13980HX37.5+4%
Core i5-1335U37.43+3%
Core i7-1370P37.17+3%
Core i7-10875H36.94+2%
Core i9-13900H36.21
Core i9-13900HX35.48-2%
Core i9-13900HK34.61-4%
Core i9-13905H34.28-5%
Core i9-11900H34.22-5%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-8250UCore i9-13900H
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,276
22,343
(+256.01%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,663
11,648
(+337.4%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
562
2,666.5
(+374.47%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
143
279
(+95.1%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
--
12,611
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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2,645
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
5,879
29,060
(+394.3%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,909
3,857
(+102.04%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-8250UCore i9-13900H
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm10 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-8250UCore i9-13900H
SeriesCore i5Core i9
MicroarchitectureKaby Lake-U RefreshRaptor Lake-H
CodenameKaby Lake-RRaptor Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-8250UCore i9-13900H
Cores414
Threads820
Performance Cores (P-cores)--6
Efficient Cores (E-cores)--8
Clock Speed1600.0 MHz2.6 GHz
Turbo Clock3.4 GHz5.4 GHz
P-core Clock--2.6 GHz
P-core Turbo Clock--5.4 GHz
E-core Clock Speed--1900.0 MHz
E-core Turbo Clock--4.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier16.0x26.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-8250UCore i9-13900H
L1 Cache64 KB80 KB
L2 Cache256 KB2 MB
L3 Cache6 MB24 MB
E-core L1 Cache--96 KB
E-core L2 Cache--4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-8250UCore i9-13900H
SocketIntel BGA 1356Intel BGA 1744
PCI Express--PCIe 5.0 x8, PCIe 4.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W45 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)--45 W
Power Limit 2 (PL2)--115 W
Tcase Max72 °C72 °C
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-8250UCore i9-13900H
Integrated GraphicsUHD 620Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, vPro, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.