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  • Avg. price: ~£310
  • PassMark benchmark result: 31902
  • N. of physical cores: 16
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.0 GHz

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

7.2

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%

7.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.2

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%

7.1

Performance

18.0%

8.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

4.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.0

Platform

1.0%

7.5

Integrated Graphics

Very 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

  • 7.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.2

    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%

    5.2

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.3

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    7.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    5.2

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700HX is a high-end mobile processor from the 13th Gen Raptor Lake-HX series, featuring a hybrid architecture with 16 cores (8 performance cores and 8 efficient cores) and 24 threads. It operates at a base power of 55W, reaching a max turbo frequency of 5.0 GHz with a substantial 30MB L3 cache and support for up to 128GB of DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 memory. Its main pros include desktop-class performance suitable for intensive gaming and professional workstations, alongside support for advanced technologies like PCIe 5.0 and ECC memory. However, its significant power draw—peaking at 157W—frequently leads to high operating temperatures and thermal throttling in laptops without premium cooling solutions, while also negatively impacting battery life.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 13700HX

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

7.2
Intel Core i7 13700HX has a technical score of 7.22 points, which is higher than that of 88.4% 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 13700HX 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

7.7
Intel Core i7 13700HX has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 89.2% 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 13700HX 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

FCBGA1964
Intel Core i7 13700HX uses the FCBGA1964 CPU socket, which is older than that of 67.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% 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 13700HX 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 13700HX 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+

16
Intel Core i7 13700HX has 16 CPU cores, which is more than 91.5% of processors and equal to 4% 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+

24
Intel Core i7 13700HX offers 24 CPU threads, which is more than 90.3% of processors and equal to 4% 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 13700HX 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

8 x 2.1 GHz & 8 x 1.5 GHz
Intel Core i7 13700HX has a base clock of 8x2.1 GHz & 8x1.5 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 13700HX 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 13700HX 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

30 MB
Intel Core i7 13700HX has an L3 cache of 30 MB which is larger than that of 88.1% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% 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

24 MB
Intel Core i7 13700HX has an L2 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 94.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% 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

896 KB
Intel Core i7 13700HX has an L1 cache of 896 KB which is larger than that of 82.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% 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 13700HX 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

4,800 MHz
Intel Core i7 13700HX supports memory speeds up to 4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to 5.6% 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

DDR5-4800 MHz
Intel Core i7 13700HX supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 66.5% of processors and equal to 5.6% 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

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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

192 GB
Intel Core i7 13700HX supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 83.3% of processors and equal to 6% 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

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Intel Core i7 13700HX 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 UHD Graphics 770
Intel Core i7 13700HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 56.9% of processors and equal to that in 4.9% 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

32
Intel Core i7 13700HX has 32 GPU execution units, which is more than 70.8% of processors and equal to 9.9% 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 13700HX 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), JPEG (HW decode)
Intel Core i7 13700HX supports AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 52.9% 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

55 W
Intel Core i7 13700HX has a TDP of 55 W which is higher than that of 63.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% 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

55 W
Intel Core i7 13700HX has a base power of 55 W which is higher than that of 64.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% 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

157 W
Intel Core i7 13700HX has a boost power of 157 W which is higher than that of 87.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.5% 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 13700HX 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

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Intel Core i7 13700HX does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 13700HX vs the average processor

  • 3x better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (8,342 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (8,342 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.8,342 vs 2,783
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 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 13700HX has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.16 vs 6
  • 2.88x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,825 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 13700HX has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,825 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.13,825 vs 4,793
  • 53.1% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,802 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 13700HX has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,802 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,802 vs 2,483
  • 16 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 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 13700HX has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.24 vs 8
  • 72.3% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,534 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 13700HX has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,534 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,534 vs 1,471
  • 9.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (24 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 13700HX has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.24 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 3.03x higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,902 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,902 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.31,902 vs 10,532.5
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i7 13700HX includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core i7 13700HX supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 3x better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (8,342 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 2.88x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,825 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 53.1% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,802 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 16 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 72.3% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,534 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 3.03x higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,902 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 49.4% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (723 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i7 13700HX 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 13700HX has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 9.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 3.75x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (30 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core i7 13700HX uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i7 13700HX uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 2.33x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (896 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i7 13700HX uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i7 13700HX supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • 3x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (192 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i7 13700HX supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Core i7 13700HX supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 67.7% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i7 13700HX 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.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Core i7 13700HX supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 63.7% higher memory speed
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,800 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 3x more memory per DIMM
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has more memory per DIMM than the average processor (96 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 13700HX supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 65% slower classroom rendering
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (277.3 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 16.4% slower Blender rendering
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (277.3 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 44.4% larger die size
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i7 13700HX supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 2.45x higher boost power
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (157 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i7 13700HX does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 22.2% higher base power
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher base power draw than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 22.2% higher TDP
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher TDP than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 2.45x higher boost power
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (157 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 13700HX has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (157 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.157 W vs 64 W
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 13700HX supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES 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 13700HX supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 65% slower classroom rendering
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (277.3 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 13700HX has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (277.3 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.277.32 vs 791.745
  • 44.4% larger die size
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².257 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i7 13700HX 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 13700HX does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
    What it is: The base platform clock used by older processor designs to derive other operating speeds.
    When it matters: When you are comparing older CPU platforms where bus design still affects how clocks and compatibility are set up.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GT/s

    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i7 13700HX supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (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 13700HX supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 16.4% slower Blender rendering
    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (277.3 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    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: >290

    Intel Core i7 13700HX has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (277.3 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.277.32 vs 331.88
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What customers like about Intel Core i7 13700HX?

  • High-end performance that matches or exceeds previous-gen flagships like the i9-12900HX
  • Excellent for intensive multitasking, 3D rendering, and gaming with 16 cores and 24 threads
  • Supports overclocking and undervolting to optimize performance or heat
  • Great value for money compared to more expensive i9 variants while offering similar power
  • Strong single-core performance beneficial for gaming and creative apps like Photoshop

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 13700HX?

  • High power consumption leads to significantly reduced battery life compared to 'H' series models
  • Runs very hot, often hitting 98°C–100°C under heavy load, which can lead to thermal throttling
  • Requires high-end laptop cooling solutions to maintain peak performance without noise
  • Potential stability issues and occasional crashes reported in specific gaming workloads
  • Higher idle power usage compared to more efficient mobile-focused processors

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