Choosing the Right Laptop for Me Based on the CPU(Intel)

There are various types of laptop CPUs. To find the right laptop for your specific needs, it's helpful to understand the different types of CPUs and the meaning of the letters that follow the CPU model names. This knowledge will assist you in selecting the most suitable laptop.

 

Here are the types of laptop CPUs:

Intel

1. Core Series:
   • i3: Provides basic performance, suitable for light tasks.
   • i5: Offers mid-range performance, suitable for general tasks and some high-performance tasks.
   • i7: Delivers high performance, ideal for multitasking and high-performance tasks.
   • i9: Provides the highest performance, suitable for high-end gaming and professional tasks.
2. Pentium Series: Offers an affordable price and decent performance, suitable for basic tasks.
3. Celeron Series: The most affordable lineup, suitable for very basic tasks.
4. Core M Series: Focuses on ultra-low power consumption and portability, commonly used in lightweight laptops.

AMD

1. Ryzen Series:
   • Ryzen 3: Provides basic performance, suitable for light tasks.
   • Ryzen 5: Offers mid-range performance, suitable for general tasks and some high-performance tasks.
   • Ryzen 7: Delivers high performance, ideal for multitasking and high-performance tasks.
   • Ryzen 9: Provides the highest performance, suitable for high-end gaming and professional tasks.
2. Athlon Series: Offers an affordable price and decent performance, suitable for basic tasks.

Apple

1. M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M2, M3 Series: Apple’s ARM-based processors, known for their excellent performance and power efficiency.

 

Here is the meaning of the letters that follow Intel CPU models. These letters indicate the characteristics and intended use of the CPU.

1. U: Ultra-low power
   • Ultra-low power models are commonly used in ultrabooks or slim laptops where battery life is crucial.
2. H: High performance graphics
   • High performance graphics models are designed for laptops that require high graphics processing power, such as gaming laptops or high-performance work laptops.
3. HX: High Performance, Extreme
   • High performance and extreme performance models are used in gaming laptops and workstations.

Below is a detailed specification table for the U, H, and HX versions of the 14th generation Intel laptop CPUs.

 

CPU Model	Cores/Threads	Base Clock (GHz)	Max Turbo Clock (GHz)	TDP (W)
i5-14500U	4P+8E/16T	1.1	4.4	15
i5-14500H	6P+8E/20T	2.6	4.9	45
i5-14500HX	6P+8E/20T	2.6	4.9	55
i7-14700U	6P+8E/20T	1.2	4.6	15
i7-14700H	6P+8E/20T	2.1	5.3	45
i7-14700HX	8P+8E/24T	2.1	5.5	55
i9-14900U	6P+8E/20T	1.4	4.8	15
i9-14900H	8P+8E/24T	2.2	5.4	45
i9-14900HX	8P+16E/32T	2.2	5.8	55

 

다음은 Intel 14세대 노트북용 CPU의 성능을 비교한 표입니다

CPU Model	Cinebench R23 Single-Core	Cinebench R23 Multi-Core	Geekbench 5 Single-Core	Geekbench 5 Multi-Core
i5-14500H	1450	10500	1550	10000
i5-14500HX	1500	11000	1600	10500
i7-14700H	1620	12350	1800	12500
i7-13700H	1550	11500	1700	11700
i7-13620H	1480	10200	1600	11000
i7-14700HX	1720	14500	1900	15000
i7-14650HX	1650	13200	1820	14000
i9-14900H	1800	14000	1950	15500
i9-14900HX	1900	16000	2050	17000

 

 

 

Additionally, focusing on the recent trend of AI performance, Intel has released the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and Ultra 7 155H.

Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

• Cores and Threads: 14 cores (6 performance cores + 8 efficiency cores) / 18 threads
• Base Frequency: Performance cores 1.2GHz, Efficiency cores 700MHz
• Max Turbo Frequency: Performance cores 4.5GHz, Efficiency cores 3.6GHz
• Cache: 18MB Intel Smart Cache
• TDP: Base 28W, Max 115W
• Graphics: Integrated Intel Arc graphics, 7-core GPU, supports dynamic frequency up to 2.2GHz
• Other Features: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost for AI acceleration, Intel vPro support

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

• Core Configuration: 6 performance cores (Redwood Cove) + 8 efficiency cores (Crestmont) + 2 low power cores (Low Power Island), totaling 16 cores
• Threads: 22 threads
• Base Clock Speed: Performance cores 1.4GHz, Efficiency cores 900MHz, Low power cores 700MHz
• Max Turbo Clock Speed: Performance cores 4.8GHz, Efficiency cores 3.8GHz
• Cache: 24MB Intel Smart Cache
• TDP: Base 28W, Max 115W
• Graphics: Intel Arc Xe LPG, 8 Xe graphics cores, supports dynamic frequency up to 2.25GHz
• AI Features: Includes an integrated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for accelerated AI tasks and enhanced graphics performance through Intel Arc graphics. AI performance is up to 1.7 times improved compared to the previous generation, and it includes various features to enhance efficiency during battery usage.

 

 

The 14th generation Intel laptop CPUs are designed to suit various purposes. Here is an explanation of which CPU is suitable for different uses:

Intel Core i5 Series

• i5-14500H: This CPU is suitable for general office work, web browsing, and multimedia consumption. It offers moderate performance and power consumption, making it ideal for everyday use.
• i5-14500HX: Suitable for light gaming, multitasking, and some video editing. It provides higher performance than the H model and has slightly higher power consumption.

Intel Core i7 Series

• i7-14700H: Suitable for high-performance tasks, multitasking, video editing, and programming. It offers high performance, making it ideal for various demanding tasks.
• i7-13700H: Suitable for high-performance tasks and multitasking. It offers slightly lower performance than the i7-14700H but is still sufficient for demanding tasks.
• i7-13620H: Suitable for multitasking and light high-performance tasks. It provides the lowest performance among the i7 series but is still suitable for performance-demanding tasks.
• i7-14700HX: Suitable for high-performance gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering. It provides very high performance, ideal for tasks requiring desktop-level performance.
• i7-14650HX: Suitable for high-performance gaming and video editing. It offers slightly lower performance than the i7-14700HX but still provides very high performance.

Intel Core i9 Series

• i9-14900H: Suitable for top-tier high-performance tasks, professional video editing, and high-end gaming. It offers very high performance, making it ideal for most demanding tasks.
• i9-14900HX: Suitable for professional work, top-tier high-performance gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It offers the highest performance, suitable for any task requiring desktop-level performance.

Intel Core Ultra Series

• Ultra i5-125H: Suitable for general office work, web browsing, multimedia consumption, and light gaming. It offers high power efficiency and moderate performance, making it ideal for environments where portability is important.
• Ultra i7-155H: Suitable for high-performance tasks, multitasking, video editing, and AI tasks. It offers high performance and power efficiency, and includes an NPU for AI acceleration.

Selection Guide

• Everyday Use (web browsing, office work, multimedia consumption): i5-14500H and Ultra i5-125H are suitable.
• Light High-Performance Tasks (multitasking, light gaming, some video editing): i5-14500HX and Ultra i7-155H are suitable.
• High-Performance Tasks (programming, video editing, multitasking): i7-14700H is suitable.
• Top-Tier High-Performance Tasks (high-performance gaming, 3D rendering, professional video editing): i7-14700HX, i7-14650HX, i9-14900H are suitable.
• Professional Work and Desktop-Level Performance Needs (professional work, machine learning, high-performance gaming): i9-14900HX is suitable.