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Intel Core i7-12700H vs Intel Core i7-13620H: Comparison

What is the difference between Core i7-12700H and Core i7-13620H?

There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core i7-12700H 14 against Core i7-13620H 10. The benchmark result agrees. Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core) puts Core i7-13620H 7% ahead, 110 against 102. They differ on release year too, 2022 on the Core i7-12700H versus 2023 on the Core i7-13620H. Igpu is not the same on both, Intel Iris Xe Graphics on the Core i7-12700H versus Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i7-13620H. Microarchitecture is not the same on both, Alder Lake on the Core i7-12700H versus Raptor Lake on the Core i7-13620H.

Which should you buy, Core i7-12700H or Core i7-13620H?

The Core i7-12700H suits premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i7-13620H is the one to take for premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Our rating of the Core i7-12700H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i7-12700H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i7-13620H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i7-13620H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.

What Core i7-12700H and Core i7-13620H have in common

Where they agree, they agree completely, performance cores, tdp, l3 cache, integrated graphics and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 4 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core i7-12700H and Core i7-13620H differ on efficiency cores?

Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 8 on the Core i7-12700H versus 4 on the Core i7-13620H.

Is the Market Segment the same on the Core i7-12700H and Core i7-13620H?

It is. Both are listed at Laptop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    Alder Lake
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    2022
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    2023
  • TDP

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    45 W
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    45 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    Alder Lake
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Raptor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    FCBGA1744
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    7 nm
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    14Best
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    10
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    6
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    6
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    8Best
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    4
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    20Best
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    16
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    Yes
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    2.3 GHz
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    2.4 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    4.7 GHz
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    4.9 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    24 MB
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    24 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    45 W
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    45 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    115 W
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    115 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    Yes
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Yes

Benchmarks

  • General CPU
  • Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    102-7%
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    110Best

    Renders a 3D scene on one core. Shows how quick the CPU feels in everyday apps and games.

  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    15,632Best
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    13,982-11%

    Renders a 3D scene on every core. Shows speed in rendering and other heavy work.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

    Intel Core i7-12700H
    1,791-1%
    Intel Core i7-13620H
    1,818Best

    Renders a 3D scene on one core. Shows how quick the CPU feels in everyday apps and games.

Which one should you pick?

Choose 12700H if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB) and the higher cinebench R23 (Multi-Core) (15,632 vs 13,982).

Choose 13620H if you want the higher cinebench 2024 (Single-Core) (110 vs 102) and the higher cinebench R23 (Single-Core) (1,818 vs 1,791).

Verdict

Intel Core i7-12700H

8.3 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core i7-12700H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.

Intel Core i7-13620H

8.3 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Core i7-13620H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.

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