VIDEO Intel Destroys Ryzen, For Now - Core i9-13950HX Review

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Core i9-13950HX Review: Intel Rolls AMD's Ryzen In a recent YouTube review by Hardware Unboxed, the spotlight is on Intel's newest mobile processor, the Core i9-13950HX, heralded as one of the most powerful laptop chips to date. This chip promises significant performance improvements, especially when compared to its predecessor, the Core i9-12900HX, and even AMD's offerings.

Key Features of the Core i9-13950HX​

The Core i9-13950HX is based on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, which improves upon last year's Alder Lake-based designs. Here are some standout features:

• Core Configuration: 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores, making a total of 24 cores and 32 threads.
• Clock Speeds: P-cores clocked up to 5.5 GHz and E-cores at 4.0 GHz.
• Cache: 36 MB of L3 cache, which is crucial for multitasking.
• Power Consumption: Default power limit is set to 55 Watts, but may increase based on laptop cooling capabilities.

Performance Insights​

The review highlighted several benchmark tests, particularly focusing on multi-threaded workloads where the i9-13950HX outperformed the i9-12900HX by up to 46% in Cinebench R23. This shows clear gains due to the increased core count and architectural improvements.

• Single-Thread Performance: Although it managed a commendable 10% increase in single-thread benchmarks, it still leads over AMD's Ryzen 6000 series.
• Video Encoding: In Handbrake, it exhibited a 33% performance boost over the previous model, establishing itself as a leader in CPU rendering workloads.

In gaming scenarios, while graphics-intensive tests are somewhat skewed due to GPU performance variations, the processor showed a 26% performance improvement in CS:GO and performed modestly in other titles like Age of Empires 4 and Watchdogs Legion.

Power Efficiency and Cooling​

The Core i9-13950HX shines in terms of power efficiency, performing impressively even at lower wattage levels. However, it was noted that battery performance was significantly hampered, dropping around 33% when running on battery compared to AC power. This could deter potential users looking to use it for portable gaming or intensive tasks on the go.

Conclusion and Community Feedback​

Overall, the review positions the Core i9-13950HX as a robust choice for those needing high performance in gaming and workstation tasks. However, the high price point—estimated at around $2500 for the cheapest models—may pose a barrier for many. As we move forward with AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7000 series, it will be insightful to see how these new chips perform against Intel's latest offerings. What are your thoughts on Intel's innovations with the i9-13950HX? Are you leaning more towards Intel or AMD for your next laptop purchase? Share your experiences or preferences below!