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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£410
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • PassMark benchmark result: 26009
  • N. of physical cores: 14
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.0 GHz

Intel Core i7 13700H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

6.4

Performance

18.0%

8.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

4.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.2

Platform

1.0%

8.1

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.4

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    5.9

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.1

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.9

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    6.4

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700H is a high-end mobile processor based on the Raptor Lake-H architecture, featuring a hybrid design with 14 cores (6 Performance and 8 Efficient) and 20 threads. It operates at a base clock of 2.4 GHz for P-cores, reaching a maximum turbo frequency of 5.0 GHz, and includes 24 MB of L3 cache with a 45W base power rating (up to 115W max turbo). Main pros include excellent multi-threaded performance for gaming and creative tasks, support for advanced DDR5-5200 memory, and integrated Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units. Potential cons include high power consumption under load and performance that is heavily dependent on the laptop's thermal cooling solution, which can lead to thermal throttling in thinner designs.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 13700H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.8
Intel Core i7 13700H has a technical score of 6.79 points, which is higher than that of 80.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i7 13700H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

7.3
Intel Core i7 13700H has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 79.4% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i7 13700H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1744
Intel Core i7 13700H uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

WM790, HM770
Intel Core i7 13700H supports WM790, HM770 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 59.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i7 13700H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

14
Intel Core i7 13700H has 14 CPU cores, which is more than 87.1% of processors and equal to 4.3% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

20
Intel Core i7 13700H offers 20 CPU threads, which is more than 85.4% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

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CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

5.0 GHz
Intel Core i7 13700H reaches a boost clock of 5.0 GHz which is higher than that of 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

6 x 2.4 GHz & 8 x 1.8 GHz
Intel Core i7 13700H has a base clock of 6x2.4 GHz & 8x1.8 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel Core i7 13700H uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 7
Intel Core i7 13700H is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

24 MB
Intel Core i7 13700H has an L3 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 81.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

11.5 MB
Intel Core i7 13700H has an L2 cache of 11.5 MB which is larger than that of 82.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

1,248 KB
Intel Core i7 13700H has an L1 cache of 1248 KB which is larger than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/DDR5
Intel Core i7 13700H supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 79.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

6,400 MHz
Intel Core i7 13700H supports memory speeds up to 6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-6400 MHz
Intel Core i7 13700H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 90.9% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

96 GB
Intel Core i7 13700H supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 56% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i7 13700H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
Intel Core i7 13700H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 81.1% of processors and equal to that in 2.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

96
Intel Core i7 13700H has 96 GPU execution units, which is more than 95.1% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core i7 13700H has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i7 13700H supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i7 13700H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i7 13700H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

115 W
Intel Core i7 13700H has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 72.4% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i7 13700H has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Core i7 13700H does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 13700H vs the average processor

  • 2.79x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,360 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,360 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.13,360 vs 4,793
  • 72.1% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,531 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,531 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,531 vs 1,471
  • 8 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i7 13700H has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.14 vs 6
  • 43.6% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,565 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,565 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,565 vs 2,483
  • 12 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i7 13700H has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.20 vs 8
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Core i7 13700H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.28 vs 16
  • 4.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (11.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (11.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.11.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i7 13700H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    Intel Core i7 13700H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).5.0 vs 3.0
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i7 13700H includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core i7 13700H supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 2.79x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,360 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 72.1% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,531 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 8 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 43.6% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,565 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 12 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 2.47x higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,009 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 4.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (11.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 3x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core i7 13700H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i7 13700H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 3.25x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,248 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i7 13700H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i7 13700H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i7 13700H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • 67.7% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (76.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 50% more memory capacity
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 4x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more GPU execution units than the average processor (96 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core i7 13700H uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core i7 13700H has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

Total
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 13700H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 13700H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
  • 72.2% slower classroom rendering
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (220 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i7 13700H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i7 13700H does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 72.2% slower classroom rendering
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (220 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >1500

    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (220 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.219.99 vs 791.745
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core i7 13700H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.115 W vs 64 W
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i7 13700H does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
    When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i7 13700H does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i7 13700H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i7 13700H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 13700H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i7 13700H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 64% more expensive
    Intel Core i7 13700H is more expensive than the average processor (£410 vs £250).
    Intel Core i7 13700H is more expensive than the average processor (£410 vs £250).£410 vs £250
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 13700H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i7 13700H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).FCBGA1744 vs FP2
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What customers like about Intel Core i7 13700H?

  • Exceptional multi-threaded performance, comparable to high-end chips like the Ryzen 9 7940HS
  • Highly capable for demanding tasks such as 4K gaming and professional creative work
  • Strong value-to-performance ratio compared to more expensive i9 alternatives
  • Good thermal performance in certain laptop chassis like the Zenbook 14X
  • Excellent multitasking capabilities thanks to 14 cores and 20 threads

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 13700H?

  • High power consumption can significantly shorten laptop battery life under load
  • Prone to high temperatures and loud fan noise in many thin gaming laptop designs
  • Performance is heavily dependent on the specific laptop's cooling solution and power limits
  • Locked multiplier prevents manual overclocking
  • General consumer concerns regarding the stability of 13th and 14th Gen Intel architectures

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openbenchmarking.org
03/01/2023
Intel Core i7-13700H Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Core i7-13700H "Raptor Lake-H" mobile processor features a 14-core, 20-thread hybrid architecture built on a 10nm process, delivering strong Linux-based computational performance. It offers a 5% single-threaded and 9% multi-threaded performance increase over the previous generation, supported by PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5-5200 memory for high bandwidth. However, the chip's 115W...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
03/01/2023
Intel Core i7-13700H Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser Would you like a comparison of how the i7-13700H performs in specific gaming vs productivity bench...

The Intel Core i7-13700H is a high-performance Raptor Lake-H laptop processor featuring 14 cores (6 E) and 20 threads, operating at a 45W base power with a 5.0 GHz boost. Benchmarks indicate strong multi-core performance, suitable for gaming and heavy multitasking, while supporting DDR5-5200 memory and PCIe 5.0. Key advantages include its versatile performance-to-power ratio and a...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/01/2023
Intel Core i7-13700H - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-13700H is a high-end Raptor Lake-H mobile processor featuring a 14-core, 20-thread hybrid architecture with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores, boosting up to 5.0 GHz. According to PassMark, it achieves a CPU Mark of approximately 26,034, making it highly capable for workstations. Key pros include excellent multi-threaded performance for heavy tasks and support for PCIe Gen...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
04/06/2023
[Comparison] Intel Core i7-13700H vs Intel Core i7-12700H: There’s nuance to “newer is better”

According to LaptopMedia, the Intel Core i7-13700H and i7-12700H share a similar 14-core, 20-thread hybrid architecture, with the newer 13th Gen model offering a slight performance edge through higher clock speeds. While the i7-13700H provides roughly 17% better Cinebench R23 multi-core performance, the older 12th Gen chip proved faster in certain real-world tasks like Photoshop....Read more

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laptopmedia.com
07/06/2023
[Comparison] Intel Core i7-13700H vs Intel Core i9-13900H: Do you need to splurge for a Core i9?

The Intel Core i7-13700H and Core i9-13900H share an identical 14-core, 20-thread architecture, with the i9 offering only a minor boost in clock speed up to 5.4 GHz. Contrary to expectations, benchmarks show the i7-13700H outperforms the i9 by roughly 5% in Cinebench R23, while the i9 offers negligible advantages in short, bursty tasks. Ultimately, the review finds the i9 branding...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
05/06/2023
[Comparison] Intel Core i7-13700HX vs Intel Core i7-13700H

According to LaptopMedia, the Intel Core i7-13700HX and i7-13700H show minimal performance differences, despite the HX model being a 55W, 16-core desktop-class chip compared to the 45W, 14-core H-series. Benchmarks reveal only a 4% lead in Cinebench R23 for the HX, with nearly identical real-world results, such as a mere 0.4-second advantage in Adobe Photoshop. While the i7-13700HX...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
Q1 2023
Intel Core i7-13700H - Specifications and Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-13700H, a 14-core (6 E) Raptor Lake-H processor, delivers significant high-performance laptop capabilities with a 5.00 GHz boost frequency. It offers strong multitasking, supporting PCIe 5.0 and LPDDR5-6400 memory, and acts as a high-value alternative to the i9-13900H. However, the chip is highly dependent on cooling and power-intensive, leading to potential...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
07/06/2023
Intel Core i7-13700H vs. Intel Core i9-13900H Comparison

The Intel Core i7-13700H and Core i9-13900H are highly similar, sharing 14 cores and 20 threads, making both excellent for multitasking, though the i9 often suffers from diminishing returns due to laptop cooling limitations. Performance testing shows the i7-13700H can actually surpass the i9-13900H in sustained tasks like Cinebench R23, while the i9 offers only marginal gains in...Read more

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laptopspirit.fr
03/12/2023
Dell XPS 15 9530 Review – Still a Sight to Behold

The Dell XPS 15 9530 maintains its status as a premium 15-inch ultrabook, featuring a refined 18mm CNC aluminum chassis, 13th Gen Intel processors, and NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPUs. Highlights include a stunning OLED InfinityEdge display, excellent keyboard, and quiet operation. While it boasts superior build quality and performance, the compact design results in high CPU temperatures...Read more

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geekom.es
30/06/2025
Intel Core i7-12650H vs i7-13700H vs i7-12700H: The Ultimate Showdown

The Intel Core i7-13700H emerges as the top performer with 14 cores, 20 threads, and 5.0 GHz boost speeds, ideal for gaming and 4K video editing, though its 45W TDP results in higher power consumption and lower battery efficiency. The i7-12700H, sharing a similar 14-core architecture and 45W TDP, functions as a versatile, mid-tier option that boasts superior, cost-effective...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
08/07/2024
All our articles tagged Intel Core i7-13700H

The Intel Core i7-13700H is a 14-core (6 E) Raptor Lake-H processor delivering significant performance gains, including a roughly 17% boost in Cinebench R23 over the i7-12700H. As a "sweet spot" CPU, it offers near-flagship performance, closely rivaling the i9-13900H for high-end gaming and 3D rendering tasks. Key pros include exceptional multi-threaded capabilities and support for...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
04/06/2023
Intel Core i7-13700H vs Intel Core i7-12700H Comparison

LaptopMedia's comparison of the Intel Core i7-13700H and i7-12700H reveals that the 13th Gen chip offers incremental performance gains rather than a massive leap, maintaining the same 14-core/20-thread structure. While the 13700H utilizes a refined 10nm process with higher 5.0 GHz boost clocks for better multi-threaded capabilities, the 12th Gen i7-12700H remains highly competitive,...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
10/05/2024
Dell XPS 13 9340 Laptop Review: i7-13700H Benchmark Comparison. See the full tests on major Dutch tech websites.

The Dell XPS 13 9340 is a compact, 1.2 kg subnotebook featuring a high-quality CNC aluminum chassis, long battery life, and a 120Hz PWM-free display, according to Notebookcheck. It delivers solid performance with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4, making it highly portable. However, the design introduces significant flaws, including a controversial capacitive...Read more

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hardware.info
24/11/2023
MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M review: This 1kg laptop is stylish and fast

The MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M is an exceptionally lightweight 990-gram ultraportable featuring a magnesium-aluminium chassis, 13.3-inch 16:10 FHD+ IPS display, and strong performance from the Intel Core i7-1360P. It shines in mobility, offering a bright matte screen and extensive battery life, lasting over 12 hours in tests. However, the compact design results in cramped navigation...Read more

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itdaily.be
16/05/2023
Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra review: Joining the big leagues

The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is a premium 16-inch laptop, balancing high-end performance (Core i9-13900H, RTX 4070) with a thin, light design. A standout feature is the 3K AMOLED display, offering 120Hz, high brightness, and excellent color accuracy for creative work. While the machine is highly capable of handling heavy workloads, particularly when plugged in, it boasts seamless...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
05/06/2026
Intel Core i7-13700HX vs Intel Core i7-13700H Comparison

LaptopMedia's comparison of the Intel Core i7-13700HX and i7-13700H reveals that while the 16-core HX-series offers technically superior specs, the real-world performance gap is minimal compared to the 14-core H-series, which is a refined version of the previous generation. Benchmarks show the i7-13700HX provides only a 4% higher score in Cinebench R23 and slightly faster, yet...Read more

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