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Intel Core i9-13980HX vs Intel Core Ultra 5 134U: Comparison
Intel Core i9-13980HX and Intel Core Ultra 5 134U separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core i9-13980HX at 48 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 134U at 18 MB, 63% in favour of Intel Core i9-13980HX. They match on form factor and release year.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU) |
| Socket | BGA 1964 (BGA, soldered) | BGA 2551 (BGA, soldered) |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB | 18 MB-62% |
| Cores | 24 | 12 |
| Threads | 32 | 14 |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 0.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Meteor Lake |
Verdict
Intel Core i9-13980HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-13980HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
Intel Core Ultra 5 134U
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 134U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops.




