Intel Core i7 13800H Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£380
  • Avg. price in US: ~$460
  • PassMark benchmark result: 26224
  • N. of physical cores: 14
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.2 GHz

Intel Core i7 13800H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.7

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%

6.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.7

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%

6.3

Performance

18.0%

7.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

4.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.4

Platform

1.0%

8.7

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%

?

Popularity

  • 6.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    8.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    5.9

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    5.9

    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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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13800H is a high-end mobile processor from the Raptor Lake-H series featuring a hybrid architecture with 14 cores (6 Performance and 8 Efficient) and 20 threads, capable of reaching a max turbo frequency of 5.2 GHz. Built on the Intel 7 process, it includes 24 MB of Smart Cache, supports DDR5-5200 memory, and integrates Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units. Its main advantages include exceptional multitasking performance for gaming and content creation, support for the full vPro Enterprise management suite, and improved power efficiency over previous generations. However, it can face performance throttling under sustained high loads due to thermal limitations in slim laptops and lacks an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 13800H

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

6.7
Intel Core i7 13800H has a technical score of 6.75 points, which is higher than that of 79% 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 13800H 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%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

7.3
Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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

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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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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

5.2 GHz
Intel Core i7 13800H reaches a boost clock of 5.2 GHz which is higher than that of 90.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% 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 2.5 GHz & 8 x 1.8 GHz
Intel Core i7 13800H has a base clock of 6x2.5 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
Intel Core i7 13800H supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% 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 13800H 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 13800H 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

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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

96 GB
Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core i7 13800H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 97.2% of processors and equal to 1.2% 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 13800H vs the average processor

  • 77.7% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,614 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 13800H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,614 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,614 vs 1,471
  • 2.69x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,876 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 13800H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,876 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.12,876 vs 4,793
  • 8 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.14 vs 6
  • 20.9% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    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

    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 60.3% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (776 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (776 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.776 vs 484
  • 12 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i7 13800H includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core i7 13800H supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 77.7% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,614 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 2.69x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,876 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 8 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 13800H has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 20.9% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 60.3% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (776 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 12 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 13800H has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 41.9% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,523 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2.49x higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,224 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 28.2% better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,569 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H 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.
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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.
  • 3x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i7 13800H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 3.25x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i7 13800H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i7 13800H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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.
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 13800H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 13800H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
  • 44.4% larger die size
    Intel Core i7 13800H has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 13800H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, 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 13800H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 44.4% larger die size
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H 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
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 52% more expensive
    Intel Core i7 13800H is more expensive than the average processor (£380 vs £250).
    Intel Core i7 13800H is more expensive than the average processor (£380 vs £250).£380 vs £250
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 13800H 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 13800H 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 13800H?

  • High core count (14 cores/20 threads) provides excellent multitasking and multi-threaded performance.
  • Strong gaming capabilities, often delivering high frame rates (up to 240fps in some titles) when paired with a good GPU.
  • Well-suited for demanding professional tasks like video editing, 3D design, and scientific calculations.
  • Integrated Iris Xe Graphics (96EU) is capable enough to handle most non-gaming media tasks and 4K smooth playback.
  • Supports modern standards including PCIe 5.0 and DDR5-5200 memory for future-proofing.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 13800H?

  • High power consumption and 'power hungry' nature can lead to heavy battery drain in portable use.
  • Prone to high operating temperatures (hitting up to 100°C), which can trigger thermal throttling during intense workloads.
  • Performance may be artificially limited to 50W in certain 'Best Efficiency' system power modes on some laptop models.
  • Locked multiplier limits potential for manual overclocking.
  • Laptops featuring this processor are often positioned at a higher price point compared to similar 'H' series alternatives.

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
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The Intel Core i7-13800H is a 13th Gen Raptor Lake-H high-end mobile processor featuring a 14-core (6 P-cores, 8 E-cores) hybrid architecture designed for demanding laptops. Reaching a 5.2 GHz turbo frequency, the chip offers exceptional multi-threaded performance that can outperform some older flagship i9 models, ideal for 4K video editing and heavy multitasking. It supports...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/01/2023

The Intel Core i7-13800H is a high-performance 13th Gen "Raptor Lake" mobile processor utilizing a hybrid architecture with 14 cores (6 P-cores, 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, boasting a 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency. It supports modern technologies including PCIe 5.0 and DDR5-5200 memory, delivering exceptional performance that exceeds older flagship chips like the Core i9-12900HK. Key...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
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The Intel Core i7-13800H is a 13th Gen Raptor Lake mobile processor featuring 14 cores (6 P-cores, 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, boasting a 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency and 24 MB L3 cache to outpace previous-gen flagship models. Pros include exceptional performance for 3D content creation, support for PCIe 5.0 and DDR5-5200, integrated Intel vPro Enterprise management, and efficient AV1...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
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The Intel Core i7-13800H is a high-performance 14-core (6 E), 20-thread mobile processor based on the Raptor Lake-H architecture, offering up to 5.20 GHz boost clocks and 24 MB L3 cache for demanding tasks. Pros include exceptional multi-threaded performance, PCIe Gen 5 support, fast memory compatibility, and integrated vPro Enterprise security features. Conversely, the chip is...Read more

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preisvergleich.heise.de
29/09/2023

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (Z4H-00005) is a high-performance 14.4-inch creator device featuring a powerful Intel Core i7-13800H processor, 64GB RAM, and a versatile, unique hinge mechanism for switching between laptop, stage, and studio modes. Key advantages include its excellent 120Hz display, superior haptic touchpad, added USB-A/microSD ports, and significantly...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
21/10/2005

The Notebookcheck processor benchmark list is a comprehensive, frequently updated database ranking hundreds of mobile and desktop CPUs using standardized tests like Cinebench, Geekbench, and 3DMark. It enables granular filtering by TDP, core count, and architecture to compare real-world performance. Pros include actionable data, such as Cinebench R23 scores for assessing specific...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
Q1 2023

The Intel Core i7-13800H is a high-performance 13th Gen Raptor Lake-H mobile processor featuring 14 cores (6 E) and 20 threads, designed for workstations and gaming laptops with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 24 MB L3 cache. Benchmarks demonstrate strong multitasking capability with support for both DDR4 and DDR5-5200 memory. Key advantages include superior performance over previous...Read more

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