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Intel Core i5-1250P vs Intel Core i5-13505H: Comparison

What is the difference between Core i5-1250P and Core i5-13505H?

Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Core i5-1250P 12 MB against Core i5-13505H 18 MB, 33% in favour of Core i5-13505H. They differ on release year too, 2022 on the Core i5-1250P versus 2023 on the Core i5-13505H. Microarchitecture is not the same on both, Alder Lake on the Core i5-1250P versus Raptor Lake on the Core i5-13505H. There is a split on base power as well, 28 W on the Core i5-1250P versus 45 W on the Core i5-13505H. Max turbo power is not the same on both, 64 W on the Core i5-1250P versus 115 W on the Core i5-13505H.

Core i5-1250P vs Core i5-13505H: which one fits your build

The Core i5-1250P suits mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for extreme gaming and workstation-class rendering. The Core i5-13505H is the one to take for mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Our rating of the Core i5-1250P (7.9/10): the Intel Core i5-1250P strikes a solid balance of performance and efficiency for everyday mobile computing. Our rating of the Core i5-13505H (8/10): the Intel Core i5-13505H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.

What Core i5-1250P and Core i5-13505H have in common

Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and integrated graphics read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 4 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core i5-1250P and Core i5-13505H differ on p-core boost clock?

Yes. P-Core Boost Clock reads 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1250P versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13505H.

Is the Form Factor the same on the Core i5-1250P and Core i5-13505H?

It is. Both are listed at Laptop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    Laptop
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    Alder Lake
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    2022
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    2023
  • TDP

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    28 W
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    45 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    Laptop
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    Alder Lake
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Raptor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    FCBGA1744
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    BGA 1744
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    7 nm
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    12
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    12
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    4
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    4
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    8
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    8
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    16
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    16
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    1.7 GHz
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    2.6 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    4.4 GHz
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    4.7 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    12 MB-33%
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    18 MBBest
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    28 W
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    45 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    64 W
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    115 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i5-1250P
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 1250P if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose 13505H if you want the higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 12 MB).

    Verdict

    Intel Core i5-1250P

    7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-1250P strikes a solid balance of performance and efficiency for everyday mobile computing.

    Intel Core i5-13505H

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-13505H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.

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