Intel Core i5-13500H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Comparison

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V and Intel Core i5-13500H are two mobile processors from different generations. The Ultra 7 266V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 (Lunar Lake), while the i5-13500H is a 13th Gen Raptor Lake-H part. In the database, the Ultra 7 266V posts an average benchmark score of 23297, placing it in the 76th percentile, while the i5-13500H averages 22468, in the 75th percentile. Their head-to-head record is close: the i5-13500H wins 9 of 17 tests, the Ultra 7 266V wins 8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest single-core win for the Ultra 7 266V comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 2335 against 1775, a 31.5% advantage. It also leads Passmark single-thread by 16.1% (3943 vs 3397). In prime number finding, the Ultra 7 266V is dominant: 191 vs 74, a 158.1% lead. Physics also favors it, 1608 vs 1289, a 24.7% margin. Floating-point math goes to the Ultra 7 266V by 9.2% (56923 vs 52123), and extended instructions by 7.1% (15928 vs 14872). In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 7 266V scores 16544 vs 14081, a 17.5% lead.

The i5-13500H counters with a 42.9% lead in Passmark integer math (72724 vs 41558). Data compression is also heavily in its favor: 254661 vs 187050, a 26.5% margin. Random string sorting goes to the i5 by 18.1% (27955 vs 22905). In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5 scores 2304 vs 1667, a 27.6% lead. It also wins R20 multi-core by 6.9% (7464 vs 6948) and R15 single-core by 5.6% (249 vs 235). Passmark multithread favors the i5 by 8.9% (21366 vs 19461), and data encryption by 7.5% (14938 vs 13822).

Overall, the i5-13500H wins more tests, but the Ultra 7 266V takes the larger margins in its wins, particularly in single-thread and math workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 single-core score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores 2335, which is 31.5% higher than the i5-13500H's 1775.

Q: How many head-to-head tests does each win?

A: The i5-13500H wins 9 of 17 tests, while the Ultra 7 266V wins 8.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Ultra 7 266V averages 23297, which is higher than the i5-13500H's 22468. The Ultra 7 also sits in the 76th percentile, versus the i5's 75th.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The i5-13500H has a TDP of 45W, while the Ultra 7 266V has a TDP of 17W.

Q: How does the Ultra 7 266V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average score of 23297 is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-11900F.

Q: What about the i5-13500H?

A: Its average score of 22468 is 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-1270P and 0.7% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V is the stronger choice for single-threaded and floating-point workloads. It leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by 31.5%, Passmark single-thread by 16.1%, and physics by 24.7%. Its average benchmark score is also higher at 23297 versus 22468. The Intel Core i5-13500H, however, wins more head-to-head tests, particularly in integer math, data compression, and multi-threaded Cinebench R15 and R20. It also has a higher core count (12 vs 8) and thread count (16 vs 8). For users prioritizing multi-threaded integer tasks, the i5-13500H is the data-backed pick. For those who need single-thread performance and a lower TDP (17W vs 45W), the Ultra 7 266V is the better fit.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V | Intel Core i5-13500H |

|----------------|--------------------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.20 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 17 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2833 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Process node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 192 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X (depends on motherboard) | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 136.5 GB/s | Not listed |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 4 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Arc 140V | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Release date | 2024-09-23 | 2023-01-03 |

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from distinct architectures. The Ultra 7 266V uses Lunar Lake, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, while the i5-13500H uses Raptor Lake-H, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Ultra 7 266V has 8 cores and 8 threads, whereas the i5-13500H has 12 cores and 16 threads. Cache layouts differ: the Ultra 7 266V has 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core, with 12 MB shared L3; the i5-13500H has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with 18 MB shared L3. Memory support also diverges: the Ultra 7 266V supports LPDDR5X only (depending on motherboard) with a listed bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the i5-13500H supports a wider range of DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR variants, with no bandwidth figure recorded. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Ultra 7 266V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes, the i5-13500H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics are also different: the Ultra 7 266V carries Arc 140V, while the i5-13500H has Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. These architectural differences explain the benchmark patterns: the Ultra 7 266V's newer node and higher boost clock (5.00 GHz vs 4.70 GHz) support its single-thread and math wins, while the i5-13500H's extra cores and threads drive its multi-thread and integer performance.