Ultra 7 256V vs i9-13950HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13950HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
27.32
+117%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.57

Core i9-13950HX outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a whopping 117% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking179618
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency47.0169.98
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$590no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketFCBGA1964Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel ProcessorsArc 140V
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13950HX and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

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.

i9-13950HX 27.32
+117%
Ultra 7 256V 12.57

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.

i9-13950HX 43404
+117%
Ultra 7 256V 19971

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-13950HX 20036
+112%
Ultra 7 256V 9460

Blender(-)

i9-13950HX 111
Ultra 7 256V 324
+192%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-13950HX 2043
+3.6%
Ultra 7 256V 1972

7-Zip Single

i9-13950HX 6754
+19.1%
Ultra 7 256V 5672

7-Zip

i9-13950HX 116665
+224%
Ultra 7 256V 35964

WebXPRT 3

i9-13950HX 319
+4.1%
Ultra 7 256V 306

CrossMark Overall

i9-13950HX 1964
+15.6%
Ultra 7 256V 1700

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i9-13950HX 291
+2.1%
Ultra 7 256V 285

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i9-13950HX 196
Ultra 7 256V 557
+184%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i9-13950HX 16928
+54.6%
Ultra 7 256V 10952

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i9-13950HX 2920
+5.1%
Ultra 7 256V 2778

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.32 12.57
Recency 4 January 2023 24 September 2024
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 32 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

i9-13950HX has a 117.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13950HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 256V in performance tests.


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