Is your laptop CPU among the top 20 most powerful Windows laptop CPUs of 2023?

Ryzen 7 7840HS stands out not just for its performance but for its remarkable energy efficiency. With a maximum TDP of only 65W, this processor rivals Intel chips over 100W.

Furthermore, Ryzen 7 7840HS is the first x86 processor built on the 4nm process, integrating dedicated AI processing cores and leading integrated graphics.

With just 8 cores, this processor utilizes high-performance Zen 4 architecture, delivering performance comparable to Core i7-13700H.

Unveiling Intel Core i5-13500HX

Ranking 18th, with a Cinebench R23 score of 17489

Despite being a Core i5, the HX series surpasses the H series by far. Specifically, Core i5-13500HX boasts 14 cores and 20 threads, just like Core i7-13700H. Moreover, this processor can be configured up to 157W with appropriate cooling systems.

Furthermore, HX series processors support up to 192GB RAM, double that of regular H series processors. When paired with suitable chipsets, HX processors also support ECC RAM, making them ideal for high-end Workstation PCs requiring large RAM capacities and error-correction capabilities.

Introducing AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

Ranking 17th, with a Cinebench R23 score of 17509

Ryzen 9 7940HS shares similarities with Ryzen 7 7840HS, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads but slightly higher clock speeds for slightly better performance.

Unveiling Intel Core i9-13905H

Ranking: 16, Cinebench R23 score: 18188

Core i9-13905H, a 14-core 20-thread processor with a max clock of 5.4GHz, akin to Core i9-13900H. However, the i9-13905H is smaller, supports less RAM, tailored for high-performance ultrathin laptops. Likely due to its presence in ultrathin laptops, the i9-13905H ranks slightly lower in performance compared to the i9-13900H despite their similar specs.

Introducing AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX

Ranking: 15, Cinebench R23 score: 18606

Ryzen 7 7745HX, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, Zen 4 architecture. Unlike the 7x40HS variants, 7x45HX has a higher TDP for better performance but lacks energy efficiency like HS.

Introducing Intel Core i7-12850HX

Ranking: 14, Cinebench R23 score: 19174

Core i7-12850HX, essentially the same as Core i7-12800HX but with vPro, commonly used in business laptops, especially workstations. It features 16 cores and 24 threads (8P + 8E), with a max clock of 4.8GHz.

Presenting Intel Core i9-13900H

Ranking: 13, Cinebench R23 score: 19204

This is the highest-ranking 'H' processor in this list, with all processors below being HX variants. Intel Core i9-13900H features 14 cores, 20 threads (6P + 8E). Despite being fewer than the i7-12850HX, the Core i9-13900H boasts a clock speed of up to 5.4GHz, delivering high performance. However, as mentioned above, this ranking is heavily influenced by laptops; the lower ranking of the i7-12850HX could be due to its lesser popularity, and unfortunately, laptops using this processor may have inadequate cooling systems. In reality, with sufficient power delivery and proper cooling, HX chips can unleash an additional 10 to 20% performance.

The formidable Intel Core i9-12900HX dominates with its 16 cores and 24 threads, reaching an impressive maximum clock speed of 5.0GHz.

• Rank: 1
• Cinebench R23 score: 25000+

Surpassing expectations, the Intel Core i7-12800HX secures its place with 11th rank.

Rank: 2

Cinebench R23 score: 19686

Witness the power of the Intel Core i7-12850HX, delivering exceptional performance even without Intel vPro support.

Unveiling the mighty Intel Core i7-13650HX with its 14 cores and 20 threads, boasting a formidable clock speed of up to 4.90 GHz.

• Rank: 1
• Cinebench R23 score: 19823

Meet the impressive Intel Core i5-13600HX holding its ground with 9th rank.

Rank: 2

Cinebench R23 score: 20408

Adding a twist to the mix, the Core i7-13650HX delivers with its 14 cores and 20 threads, outperforming despite a lower clock speed compared to the Core i7-12800HX.

Introducing the powerful Intel Core i7-13700HX boasting 16 cores and 24 threads, reaching a maximum clock speed of 5.0GHz.

• Rank: 8
• Cinebench R23 score: 20930

With specs closely mirroring the Core i9-12900HX, the Core i7-13700HX offers formidable performance with its 16 cores and 24 threads.

Unveil the mighty Intel Core i9-12950HX, the vPro variant of the Core i9-12900HX, boasting identical specifications.

• Rank: 7
• Cinebench R23 score: 21007

The Core i9-12950HX stands tall as the vPro version of the Core i9-12900HX, maintaining identical specifications.

Behold the mighty Intel Core i7-13850HX featuring an impressive 20 cores and 28 threads (8P + 12E), delivering exceptional performance.

• Rank: 6
• Cinebench R23 score: 24702

The Core i7-13850HX boasts an impressive 20 cores and 28 threads (8P + 12E), offering superior performance.

Unveil the formidable AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, a 12-core, 24-thread CPU, all featuring high-performance cores and utilizing Zen 4 architecture.

• Rank: 5
• Cinebench R23 score: 24720

The Ryzen 9 7845HX, equipped with 12 high-performance cores and utilizing Zen 4 architecture, secures its spot in the top 5.

Introducing the mighty Intel Core i9-13900HX with an astonishing 24 cores and 32 threads, featuring 8 P-cores and 24 E-cores, clocked at 5.4GHz.

• Rank: 4
• Cinebench R23 score: 27225

With an impressive 24 cores and 32 threads, featuring 8 P-cores and 24 E-cores, clocked at 5.4GHz, the Core i9-13900HX stands as one of the most powerful processors today.

Unveil the formidable Intel Core i9-13950HX, boasting the same core and thread count as the Core i9-13900HX, with clock speeds reaching up to 5.5GHz on P-cores and 4.0GHz on E-cores (E-cores of the 13900HX are limited to 3.9GHz).

• Rank: 3
• Cinebench R23 score: 30000

The Core i9-13950HX, with identical core and thread counts as the Core i9-13900HX, achieves even higher clock speeds, reaching up to 5.5GHz on P-cores and 4.0GHz on E-cores (compared to 3.9GHz for the E-cores of the 13900HX).

Introducing the powerful Intel Core i9-13980HX, ranking second with an impressive Cinebench R23 score of 31343.

• Rank: 2
• Cinebench R23 score: 31343

The Core i9-13980HX stands as the laptop CPU with the highest default clock speed today, reaching up to 5.6GHz, with core and thread counts equivalent to its two counterparts above.

Unveil the champion, the formidable AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, ranking first with an outstanding Cinebench R23 score of 34939.

• Rank: 1
• Cinebench R23 score: 34939

Topping the list of the most powerful laptop CPUs in 2023 is the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX. Despite slightly lower clock speeds compared to Intel processors, at 5.4GHz and with only 16 cores, the Ryzen 9 7945HX secures the top spot in the rankings. This is largely due to the high processing efficiency of the Zen 4 architecture and optimized energy production processes.

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