Intel Core i5-13420H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i5-13420H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 12 laptops from $650, at an average price of $1130.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 82% faster and its entry price is $21 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-13420H a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-13420H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 145 of 273 and delivers 26.9% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i5-13420H from?

Intel Core i5-13420H came out in 2023.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i5-13420H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 7535U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i5-13420H have?

The Intel Core i5-13420H has Intel UHD Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-13420H cost?

It is currently fitted in 12 laptops from $650, at an average price of $1130.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 82% faster and its entry price is $21 lower.

Specs

Model i5-13420H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1744
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,6 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 12
Frequency 2,1 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#145 of 273
Relative performance 26.9%
Laptops 12
Price from $650
Average price $1130

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 Intel Core i7-13700H 41.3% From $790 AMD Ryzen 7 250 39.9% From $678 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 39.8% From $860

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