Core i7-13650HX vs Ryzen 9 8945HS
The Core i7-13650HX is about 7% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i7-13650HX is 7% faster (62 vs 58).
- Cores: Core i7-13650HX has 14 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-13650HX 55 W, Ryzen 9 8945HS 45 W; the Ryzen 9 8945HS delivers 14% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 9 8945HS is 1 year newer (2024 vs 2023).
- Platform: different sockets (FCBGA1964 vs FP7), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-13650HX | Ryzen 9 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 62 | 58 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 13th Gen HX | AMD Ryzen 8040 Mobile |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Cores | 14 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 55 W | 45 W |
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | FP7 |