Intel

Intel Core i5-13420H

Expert rating8 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: BGA 1744
Core/Thread Count:: 8C/12T
TDP:: 45W
iGPU:: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
CPU Series:: Core i5

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

Intel Core i5-13420H Review

Intel Core i5-13420H 8-core 12-thread laptop processor, 2.1GHz base / 4.6GHz boost, 45W TDP, Raptor Lake, BGA 1744 socket

The Intel Core i5-13420H is a performance mobile chip for mainstream and creator laptops. It pairs 8 cores and 12 threads with a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.6GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 45W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 8 cores and 12 threads, the Intel Core i5-13420H runs a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.6GHz, backed by 12MB of L3 cache and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics on the Raptor Lake architecture.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench 2024, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	505 495.5 to 514
Cinebench 2024, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	98 97.5 to 98.7
Cinebench R23, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	1,688 1,681 to 1,695

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,297 2,273 to 2,320

Platform and Deployment

The Intel Core i5-13420H uses the BGA 1744 platform in a 45W envelope, positioned as a performance mobile chip for mainstream and creator laptops..

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i5 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i5-13420H sits at the 8-core tier, differentiated mainly by clock speed, TDP, and socket from its closest siblings. Against AMD's Ryzen Mobile and Ryzen AI Mobile processors in this catalog at a similar tier, the Intel Core i5-13420H competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra mobile parts in this catalog it occupies a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

The Intel Core i5-13420H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.

Best for

Mainstream laptops
Everyday productivity
Light content creation

Not for

Ultra-thin fanless laptops
Maximum battery life
Workstation-class loads

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Raptor Lake
Release Year	2023

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Raptor Lake
Socket	BGA 1744
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	8
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	4
Total Threads	12
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.6 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W
Max Turbo Power	115 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i5-13420H?

The Intel Core i5-13420H has 8 cores and 12 threads, a 2.1 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics. Socket: BGA 1744.

Will the Intel Core i5-13420H work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i5-13420H lists Socket is BGA 1744. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i5-13420H best suited to?

Best suited to: Mainstream laptops; Everyday productivity; Light content creation.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i5-13420H?

Not the best fit for: Ultra-thin fanless laptops; Maximum battery life; Workstation-class loads.