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Intel has officially launched its 13th generation mobile processors at CES 2023, which include the Core H Series, P Series, and U Series aimed at equipping thin and powerful laptops as well as IoT devices. Among them, the Core i9-13980HX stands out as the current fastest mobile processor in the world, boasting 24 cores and 32 threads for the first time.
The 13th generation Intel Core HX Series targets gamers and content creators, offering support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, the latest connectivity standards, and PCIe 5.0. The new CPU operates at speeds up to 5.6 GHz, the highest currently available on the laptop market, delivering 11% faster single-core performance and nearly one and a half times (49%) faster multi-core performance compared to the previous generation. This upgrade introduces the highest option with 24 cores, including 8 Performance cores and 16 Efficient cores, enhancing the Thread Detector feature and expanding processing capabilities. The chip can support RAM up to DDR4-3200 and DDR5-5600, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB.
The Core HX Series family comprises 9 members, spanning across 3 product lines including Core i9, Core i7, and Core i5, all with a TDP of 55 W, supporting overclocking thanks to unlocked multipliers. The Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-13950HX, and Core i9-13900HX all boast 24 cores, 32 threads, and 36 MB of L3 cache, differing in operating frequencies. Specifically, the maximum turbo boost frequencies of the Core i9 HX Series models are 5.6 GHz, 5.5 GHz, and 5.4 GHz respectively. In the lower segment, there are the Core i7-13850HX, Core i7-13700HX, and Core i7-13650HX, with corresponding core counts of 20 cores (8P + 12E), 16 cores (8P + 8E), and 14 cores (6P + 8E). Finally, there are the Core i5-13600HX (6P + 8E), Core i5-13500HX (6P + 8E), and Core i5-13450HX (6P + 4E).
The 13th generation Intel Core H Series features a 45 W TDP, targeting professional users who also value mobility and portability. The processors support Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E, Intel Bluetooth LE Audio, Bluetooth 5.2, and Thunderbolt 4, with transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps. This segment includes 11 options, ranging from the highest-end Core i9-13900HK to the lowest-end Core i5-13420H. Users have 5 CPUs equipped with 14 cores: Core i9-13900HK, Core i9-13905H, Core i9-13900H, Core i7-13800H, Core i7-13705H, and Core i7-13700H; 3 options with 12 cores: Core i5-13600H, Core i5-13505H, and Core i5-13500H; and finally, Core i7-13620H with 10 cores and Core i5-13420H with 8 cores.
For thin and light laptops, Intel offers the 13th generation Core P Series and Core U Series processors. There are a total of 4 representatives in the P Series, including the 14-core model Core i7-1370P and 3 12-core models - Core i7-1360P, Core i5-1350P, and Core i5-1340P. The TDP of the P Series products is only 28 W, with a maximum turbo boost of 64 W. The ultra-low power Core U Series comprises 8 different products, including 5 models with 10 cores (Core i7-1365U, Core i7-1355U, Core i5-1345U, Core i5-1335U, and Core i5-1334U), 1 model with 6 cores (Core i3-1315U), and 2 models with 5 cores (Core i3-1305U and U300). For the first time, certain laptop models based on 13th generation Intel Core processors will integrate Intel Movidius vision processing units (VPUs). Intel is collaborating with Microsoft on the new Windows Studio Effects toolkit, where AI-intensive tasks necessary for professional work and streaming will be handled by the VPU, reducing the load on the CPU and GPU to focus more on other tasks or multitasking.
Intel continues to elevate standards in laptops and On-the-go (OTG) devices with the Intel Evo laptop standard, aiming to deliver 3 core experiences, from performance, intelligent teamwork to Intel Unison. The new Intel Evo configurations not only set no limits on PCs but also extend the high standard for verification and technical collaboration with accessory partners (Thunderbolt 4 docks, monitors, storage, wireless earbuds, mice, keyboards, access points...).
