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Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core i5-1345U: Comparison
Core i5-13420H vs Core i5-1345U total cores compared
There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core i5-13420H 8 against Core i5-1345U 10. There is a split on tdp as well, 45 W on the Core i5-13420H versus 15 W on the Core i5-1345U. They differ on igpu too, Intel UHD Graphics on the Core i5-13420H versus Intel Iris Xe Graphics on the Core i5-1345U. Base power is not the same on both, 45 W on the Core i5-13420H versus 15 W on the Core i5-1345U. Max turbo power is not the same on both, 115 W on the Core i5-13420H versus 55 W on the Core i5-1345U.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core i5-13420H for mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i5-1345U suits ultra-thin laptops and business laptops, though it is not the pick for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Our rating of the Core i5-13420H (8/10): the Intel Core i5-13420H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i5-1345U (7.7/10): the Intel Core i5-1345U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.
What Core i5-13420H and Core i5-1345U have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, total threads, l3 cache, integrated graphics, socket and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-13420H and Core i5-1345U differ on performance cores?
Yes. Performance Cores reads 4 on the Core i5-13420H versus 2 on the Core i5-1345U.
Is the Release Year the same on the Core i5-13420H and Core i5-1345U?
It is. Both are listed at 2023, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 2023
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 15 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- BGA 1744
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 8
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 10Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 4Best
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 4
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 12
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 12
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 2.1 GHz
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 1.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 4.6 GHz
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 12 MB
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 12 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 15 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- 115 W
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 55 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-13420H
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13420H if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 12 MB).
Choose 1345U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-13420H
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-13420H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.
Intel Core i5-1345U
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-1345U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.