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The video provides an in-depth review of Intel's 13th gen Raptor Lake Mobile processors, particularly the Core i9-13950HX, assessing its architecture, performance, and efficiency in comparison to previous generations and rival processors. Key points include its design enhancements, such as increased L2 cache, higher clock speeds, and additional e-cores, which contribute to significant performance gains in multi-threaded tasks and benchmarking tests. The CPU shows notable improvements in specific applications like Handbrake, Excel, and FL Studio but only modest gains in others, such as Adobe Photoshop and Matlab. The video also evaluates the combined performance of the 13950HX and Nvidia's RTX 4090, demonstrating impressive results in gaming and creative applications. However, efficiency concerns arise as the CPU's substantial power draw and poor battery performance limit its portability, making it suitable mainly for high-power workstations rather than battery-dependent usage. The high cost of laptops equipped with these latest processors and GPUs is highlighted, advising potential buyers to consider upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile processors before making a purchasing decision. The presenter ultimately recommends the 13950HX for high-performance needs while emphasizing the necessity for future improvements in battery efficiency and affordability.
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In this part of the video, the presenter provides a detailed introduction to Intel’s 13th gen Raptor Lake Mobile processors, specifically benchmarking the Core i9-13950HX, which is regarded as one of the fastest laptop chips Intel has produced. The video explains that the Raptor Lake Mobile architecture builds on Alder Lake with enhancements such as increased L2 cache, higher clock speeds, and additional e-cores. The Core i9-13950HX features 24 cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-cores), 32 threads, and can reach clock speeds of up to 5.5 GHz on P-cores. Designed for high-performance gaming and workstation laptops, it features 36 MB of L3 cache and a power limit of 55 Watts, though this can be increased in laptops with sufficient cooling. The testing is conducted using the MSI Titan GT77 laptop, equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 64 GB of DDR5 memory, and a 4K 144Hz mini LED display.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the cooling power and CPU performance of a high-end laptop, focusing on its ability to sustain high power levels, which is rare among laptops. They explain that the laptop can sustain over 130 watts of CPU power but conduct most tests at 55 watts and 75 watts for normalized power settings. The video touches on the specifics of Cinebench R23 benchmarks, showing that the latest CPU, the 13950 HX, delivers significantly better multi-thread performance due to its additional cores compared to the previous generation, the 12900 HX. In single-threaded tests, the performance gain is smaller, attributed to a slightly higher clock speed and more L2 cache. When tested with Handbrake, the 13950 HX is 33% faster at base power compared to the 12900 HX and outperforms previous leading AMD processors. The segment concludes by noting the significant performance improvements in multi-threaded workloads using the 13950 HX, stressing its advantage in CPU encoding tasks, despite the prevalence of GPU rendering for such purposes.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the performance improvements of the new Intel 13950 HX processor compared to its predecessors. Key highlights include a 45% improvement in chromium code compilation over the 12900 HX and HK, and significant gains in multi-threaded CPU tasks, suggesting efficiency improvements. For Matlab, the 13950 HX shows only a 6% gain, though it still outperforms other CPUs in single-thread and memory-sensitive tasks. In Excel, the 13950 HX is 24% faster than the 12900 HX, maintaining Intel’s lead over AMD CPUs. However, Microsoft apps saw no notable performance improvements.
Rapture Lake excels in 7-Zip with a 31% performance boost in compression and 43% in decompression, confirming strong results aligned with benchmarks like cinebench and blender. Adobe Photoshop results were surprisingly similar between the 13950 HX and 12900 HX, indicating no performance gains. Finally, FL Studio exporting showed a 36% speed increase over the 12900 HX, marking the 13950 HX as a substantial upgrade gen-on-gen in some specific use cases.
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In this part of the video, the performance of the RTX 4090 laptop GPU and the 13950 HX processor is evaluated across various applications and games. In Adobe Premiere, the RTX 4090 showed only a modest 7% improvement over the previous leader, with export and effects scores slightly better at 15% and 21%, respectively. After Effects benefited more, with a 9% performance increase.
Gaming benchmarks revealed mixed results, notably with the RTX 4090 GPU offering over 50% better performance in GPU-limited scenarios compared to the RTX 3080 TI. In CPU-limited games, results varied: CS:GO saw a notable 26% increase in performance, while Age of Empires 4 improved by just 6%. Rainbow Six Siege saw a 15% gain, Watchdogs Legion showed negligible differences, and Hitman 3 had a modest 14% improvement. Far Cry 6 exhibited a 5% average performance boost, though one percent lows improved by 15%. The segment ends by hinting at further power analysis.
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In this segment, the video evaluates the Core i9-13950HX laptop CPU, highlighting its impressive efficiency and performance. It outshines its predecessor, the 12900HX, especially at lower power levels, and stands out against competitors like the Ryzen 6000 and Apple M1 Pro. Power scaling from 55 to 105 Watts is identified as the “sweet spot,” offering optimal performance gains. The video notes that running the CPU at 145 Watts for sustained performance is rare due to design limitations in most laptops. Additionally, while the Core i9-13950HX performs well in short bursts and single-thread tasks, it is not recommended for battery-dependent use due to poor battery life and reduced performance when on battery power. The focus is on its suitability for high-power workstations and gaming rather than portable, battery-efficient usage.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance improvements of Intel’s Raptor Lake 13950HX processor, emphasizing significant gains in multi-threaded performance and efficiency compared to previous generations. The 13950HX offers a substantial performance increase, especially in multi-threaded workloads, and is more efficient per watt, even at high power levels. The processor also shows moderate improvements in single-threaded tasks and gaming performance. The speaker recommends considering the 13950HX for workstation systems and highlights the noticeable upgrade it offers over Intel’s previous generations. However, they advise holding off on purchasing until AMD’s Ryzen 7000 mobile processors are released, as these are expected to provide a significant performance boost.
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In this segment, the speaker expresses disappointment regarding the 13950 HX’s efficiency gains that do not translate well to an improved battery experience. The 3950HX performs adequately on battery but struggles with significant performance drops and poor battery life, particularly on high-performance gaming laptops. The speaker emphasizes the need for a better high-performance battery experience in laptops, as these devices are less compelling if they must remain plugged in constantly. Additionally, the segment touches on the high pricing of the latest laptops, specifically those running the RTX 4080 and 4090, with even the cheapest Raptor Lake HX laptops being around $2,500. The speaker notes it is difficult to compare prices at this early stage with limited models available. Future comments and reviews are promised as more models are released. The segment concludes with a call to support the channel via Patreon, Floathplane, and by subscribing for upcoming content, including reviews of new AMD chips and RTX GPUs.