Core i9-13900H vs Core Ultra 5 225H: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
≈ parityThe difference in available benchmarks is below the noticeable threshold, so there is no significant advantage.
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i9-13900H is better2
Threads 6 more20 vs 14
L3 cache 6 MB more24 MB vs 18 MB
Where Core Ultra 5 225H is better3
Official memory speed 1,200 MT/s more6,400 MT/s vs 5,200 MT/s
Max memory capacity 32 GB more128 GB vs 96 GB
Processor Base Power (Intel) 17 W lower28 W vs 45 W
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- 4.9% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 5.1.1
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i9-13900H207.9 samples/minCore Ultra 5 225H198.3 samples/minPosition among tested models (39)
B · 198A · 2080200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 4.9% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i9-13900H
207.9 samples/min · community measurement, sample 21 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 21 submissions (1 outliers excluded), interquartile range 163.97–230.22; submissions 2026-05-01 to 2026-07-19; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
198.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 20 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 20 submissions (1 outliers excluded), interquartile range 187.87–225.26; submissions 2026-04-23 to 2026-07-16; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (13)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 153.7 | 235.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 185.3 | 194.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 217.6 | 187.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 210.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 262 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 230.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 190.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 215.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 203.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 207.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 196.8 | 201.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 196.8 | 203.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 163.6 | 228.6 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i9-13900H | B · Core Ultra 5 225H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 14 (6P + 8E) | 14 (4P + 10E) | equal |
| Threads | 20 | 14 | A: 6 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | no data | 1.7 GHz | no data for A |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz | A: 0.5 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 18 MB | A: 6 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA2049 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | no data | no data for B |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x | DDR5, LPDDR5/x | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,200 MT/s | 6,400 MT/s | B: 1,200 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 96 GB | 128 GB | B: 32 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0, 28 lanes | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible) | Intel Arc 130T GPU | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 45 W | 28 W | A: 17 W higher |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 115 W | 115 W | equal |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 35 W | 20 W | A: 15 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A14 (6P + 8E)
B14 (4P + 10E)
equalCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A20
B14
A: 6 moreBase clock
Ano data
B1.7 GHz
no data for AFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5.4 GHz
B4.9 GHz
A: 0.5 GHz more
Cache
L3 cache
A24 MB
B18 MB
A: 6 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1744
BFCBGA2049
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
Bno data
no data for B
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x
BDDR5, LPDDR5/x
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A5,200 MT/s
B6,400 MT/s
B: 1,200 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A96 GB
B128 GB
B: 32 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0, 28 lanes
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible)
BIntel Arc 130T GPU
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A45 W
B28 W
A: 17 W higherMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A115 W
B115 W
equalMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A35 W
B20 W
A: 15 W higherThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i9-13900H and Intel Core Ultra 5 225H fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i9-13900H uses FCBGA1744, while Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses FCBGA2049.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i9-13900H and Intel Core Ultra 5 225H have?
Intel Core i9-13900H: 14 cores / 20 threads. Intel Core Ultra 5 225H: 14 cores / 14 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i9-13900H: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible). Intel Core Ultra 5 225H: Intel Arc 130T GPU.
Which is faster: Intel Core i9-13900H or Intel Core Ultra 5 225H?
In the available comparable benchmarks the difference is below the noticeable threshold, so no significant advantage was found.
See also
Data sources (2)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i9-13900H, specifications of Intel Core Ultra 5 225Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.