i9-13900T vs i5-8265U

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8265U
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
3.81
Core i9-13900T
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 35 Watt
28.31
+643%

Core i9-13900T outperforms Core i5-8265U by a whopping 643% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1473169
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data42.12
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency23.5975.13
Architecture codenameWhiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date28 August 2018 (6 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$297$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed1.6 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier16no data
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size123 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1528FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T. 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++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 8th Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-8265U 3.81
i9-13900T 28.31
+643%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-8265U 5941
i9-13900T 44125
+643%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.81 28.31
Recency 28 August 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 8 32
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

i5-8265U has 133.3% lower power consumption.

i9-13900T, on the other hand, has a 643% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and 500% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i9-13900T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-8265U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-8265U is a notebook processor while Core i9-13900T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-8265U and Core i9-13900T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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