• Excellent battery life
• Less heat, quieter fans
• Ideal for students and business users
Cons:
• Not suitable for heavy gaming or content creation
2. Intel H-Series (High Performance)
• Target: Gaming laptops, workstations, content creators
• Power (TDP): Typically 45W (can go higher in unlocked models)
• Performance: Very high—more cores, higher clock speeds, stronger integrated and/or
discrete graphics
• Use Case: Video editing, 3D rendering, CAD, AAA games
• Examples: Core i7-13700H, Core i9-13900HX
Pros:
• Desktop-class performance in a laptop
• Handles multitasking and demanding workloads
Cons:
• Shorter battery life
• Thicker laptops with more heat
3. Intel P-Series (Performance Balanced)
• Target: Premium thin laptops needing more power than U-series
• Power (TDP): Typically 28W
• Performance: Between U and H series—better than U, but more efficient than H
• Use Case: Content-heavy multitasking, light video/photo editing, developers
• Examples: Core i5-1340P, Core i7-1360P
Pros:
• Good performance and decent battery life
• Found in many premium ultrabooks (MacBook-like class)
Cons:
• Limited thermal headroom in very slim devices
Quick Comparison Table
Feature U-Series P-Series H-Series
Power Usage ~15W ~28W ~45W+
Performance Light Mid/Upper Mid High/Very High
Battery Life Long Moderate Shorter
Devices Ultrabooks, Tablets Premium Thin Laptops Gaming, Workstation
Example Use Office, Browsing Dev work, Editing Gaming, Simulation