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Intel Core i5 13420H Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150PassMark benchmark result:17015N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:4.6 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1744TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

Intel Core i5 13420H Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 69% of processors
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

60%

6.5

Performance

18%

7.4

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.2

Power & Thermal

4%

8.2

Platform

1%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 70% of processors
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £150

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 13420H

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Performance

18%

7.4

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.2

Power & Thermal

4%

8.2

Platform

1%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Intel Core i5 13420H has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.8
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
laptop
CPU socket
FCBGA1744
CPU socket
FCBGA1744
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This processor uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71.8% of processors and equal to that of 5% of processors.
Chipset
WM790, HM770
Chipset
WM790, HM770
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This processor supports WM790, HM770 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 59.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
8
N. of physical cores
8
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
12
CPU threads
12
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
?
CPU boost clock speed
4.6 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.6 GHz
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.6 GHz which is higher than that of 62.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.5% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 2.1 GHz & 4x 1.5 GHz
CPU base clock speed
4x 2.1 GHz & 4x 1.5 GHz
â–² Better than 52% of models
This processor has a base clock of 4x2.1 GHz & 4x1.5 GHz which is higher than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
10 nm
Semiconductor size
10 nm
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.4% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 7
Foundry
Intel 7
â–² Better than 66% of models
This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
12 MB
L3 cache
12 MB
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 54.4% of processors and equal to that of 9% of processors.
L2 cache
?
L1 cache
704 KB
L1 cache
704 KB
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 704 KB which is larger than that of 77.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
★ Better than 97% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.3% of processors and equal to 6.9% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5200 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5200 MHz
â–² Better than 72% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.3% of processors and equal to 5.7% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
96 GB
Maximum memory capacity
96 GB
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 56% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel UHD Graphics 48EU
Integrated GPU model
Intel UHD Graphics 48EU
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 48EU integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 61.2% of processors and equal to that in 0.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
48
Integrated GPU execution units
48
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 48 GPU execution units, which is more than 82.6% of processors and equal to 4.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
â–² Better than 85% of models
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 85% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 40.1% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
45 W
Base power (PL1)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.4% of processors and equal to that of 86.1% of processors.
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 13420H vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 92.7% higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    9,307
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,307 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    9,307 vs 4,829
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    28
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    28 vs 16
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Raptor Lake
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • 34.7% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,368
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,368 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,368 vs 2,500
  • 48.6% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,186
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,186 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,186 vs 1,471
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    1.25 MB/core
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    E-core cluster: 2 MB shared
    1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 60.9% higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    17,015
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (17,015 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    17,015 vs 10,572.5
  • 19% better value for money
    Intel Core i5 13420H has better value for money than the average processor (7.81 vs 6.6).
    7.81 vs 6.56
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ADX
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 3 years newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • Supports HMP
    Uses HMP
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • 92.7% higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    9,307
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,307 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    9,307 vs 4,829
  • 34.7% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,368
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,368 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,368 vs 2,500
  • 48.6% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,186
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,186 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,186 vs 1,471
  • 60.9% higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    17,015
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (17,015 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    17,015 vs 10,572.5
  • 32.7% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    649
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (649 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    649 vs 489
  • 2 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    8
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 44.1% better multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    4,021
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,021 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    4,021 vs 2,791
  • 4 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    12
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    12 vs 8
  • 7% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.6 GHz
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Front-end width
    6
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2 – >7
    This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    P-core 6, E-core 3
    6 vs 4
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Raptor Lake
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    1.25 MB/core
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    E-core cluster: 2 MB shared
    1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
  • 83.3% larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    704 KB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (704 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    704 KB vs 384 KB
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    10 nm vs 12 nm
  • 50% larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    12 MB
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    12 MB vs 8 MB
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    28
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    28 vs 16
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • 81.7% higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    83.2 GB/s
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (83.2 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    83.2 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 77.3% higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    5,200 MHz
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5200 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 50% more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    96 GB
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    96 GB vs 64 GB
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR5-5200 MHz
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 2x more GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    48
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (48 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    48 vs 24
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1.5 MB/core
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Older CPU socket
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1744 vs FP4
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    21
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    21 vs 28
  • Older CPU socket
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1744 vs FP4
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    21
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    21 vs 28
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1.5 MB/core
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core

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30/03/2026
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13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H Benchmarks - Nero Score
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What we like about Intel Core i5 13420H

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio for mid-range laptops
  • Strong single-core performance suitable for daily tasks and light creative work
  • Efficient multitasking capabilities thanks to its 8-core (4P + 4E) architecture
  • Supports modern technologies like DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0
  • Good thermal management in well-ventilated chassis, often staying cool during moderate use

What we don't like about Intel Core i5 13420H

  • Underwhelming integrated graphics (UHD) compared to AMD or higher-end Intel Iris Xe models
  • High power draw and reduced battery life compared to U-series efficient processors
  • Can experience thermal throttling in slim laptop designs under heavy, long-term workloads
  • Limited number of performance cores (only 4) can be a bottleneck for heavy 4K video editing or high-end rendering
  • Performance is highly dependent on the laptop's specific power limits and cooling solution

Verdict

The Intel Core i5-13420H is a 13th Gen Raptor Lake-H mobile processor featuring 8 cores (4 Performance and 4 Efficient) and 12 threads, with a max turbo frequency of 4.60 GHz and 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache. Its main characteristics include a 45W base power (scalable up to 115W turbo) and support for advanced technologies like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5-5200 memory. Key pros are its strong single-core performance for gaming, efficient multitasking via the Intel Thread Director, and a high performance-to-price ratio for mid-range laptops. However, notable cons include high power consumption under load which leads to rapid battery drain, a reduced number of execution units (48 EUs) in its integrated UHD graphics compared to higher-tier models, and a tendency to experience thermal throttling in thinner laptop chassis.

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