Name: Intel Core i7 13800HE
Brand: Intel

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 13800HE

Overall score

7.2

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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.

Platform

7.9

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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

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

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

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

Performance

6.9

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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+

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+

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

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

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

Cache & Architecture

7.8

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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

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

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

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

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

Memory & PCIe

7.7

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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

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

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

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

Integrated Graphics

8.7

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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

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

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

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

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

Power & Thermal

6.1

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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

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

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

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

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

Intel Core i7 13800HE vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i7 13800HE better than the average processor?

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65.8% better single-core performance
Intel Core i7 13800HE has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,117 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 13800HE has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,117 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,117 vs 2,483
2.68x higher multi-core score
Intel Core i7 13800HE has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,833 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 13800HE has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,833 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.12,833 vs 4,793
8 more CPU cores
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.14 vs 6
12 more CPU threads
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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
2.52x higher PassMark score
Intel Core i7 13800HE has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,501 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 13800HE has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,501 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.26,501 vs 10,532.5
4x more L2 per core
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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.
What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=1 MB/core
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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.2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
Includes crypto acceleration
Intel Core i7 13800HE includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
Supports HMP
Intel Core i7 13800HE supports HMP, the average processor does not.
3 year/s newer release date
Intel Core i7 13800HE has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
65.8% better single-core performance
Intel Core i7 13800HE has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,117 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
2.68x higher multi-core score
Intel Core i7 13800HE has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,833 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
8 more CPU cores
Intel Core i7 13800HE has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
12 more CPU threads
Intel Core i7 13800HE has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
2.52x higher PassMark score
Intel Core i7 13800HE has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,501 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
16.3% higher boost clock
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
More advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i7 13800HE uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
3.25x larger L1 cache
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
16.7% smaller process node
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
Newer PCIe version
Intel Core i7 13800HE supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
2.18x higher memory speed
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
50% more memory capacity
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

Why is Intel Core i7 13800HE worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
44.4% larger die size
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE 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.
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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 13800HE 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
88% more expensive
Intel Core i7 13800HE is more expensive than the average processor (£470 vs £250).
Intel Core i7 13800HE is more expensive than the average processor (£470 vs £250).£470 vs £250
Older CPU socket
Intel Core i7 13800HE 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 13800HE uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).FCBGA1744 vs FP2

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i7 13800HE?

Strong multi-core performance with 14 cores and 20 threads for heavy multitasking
Excellent for high-demand workloads like gaming, video editing, and AI analytics
Support for modern high-speed interfaces like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5-5200 memory
High stability and reliability under sustained heavy tasks
Ruggedized options suitable for industrial or outdoor environmental factors

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 13800HE?

Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking for performance boosts
Power consumption (TDP) can reach 115W under load, requiring robust cooling
Aggressive power-limiting behaviors (around 50W) in some efficiency modes
Platform costs can be higher due to the requirement for newer motherboard chipsets
Single-threaded performance gains are less significant compared to multi-threaded improvements

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