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Intel Core i7-12800H vs Intel Core i7-13700H: Comparison
Core i7-12800H vs Core i7-13700H: the p-core boost clock difference
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, Core i7-12800H 4.80 GHz against Core i7-13700H 5.0 GHz. They differ on socket too, FCBGA1744 on the Core i7-12800H versus BGA 1744 on the Core i7-13700H. Release year is not the same on both, 2022 on the Core i7-12800H versus 2023 on the Core i7-13700H. There is a split on microarchitecture as well, Alder Lake on the Core i7-12800H versus Raptor Lake on the Core i7-13700H. They differ on memory type too, DDR5 or DDR4 on the Core i7-12800H versus DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x on the Core i7-13700H.
Which should you buy, Core i7-12800H or Core i7-13700H?
Buy the Core i7-12800H for premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i7-13700H suits premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Our rating of the Core i7-12800H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i7-12800H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i7-13700H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i7-13700H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.
What Core i7-12800H and Core i7-13700H have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core base clock are identical here. They match on 9 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TDP the same on the Core i7-12800H and Core i7-13700H?
It is. Both are listed at 45 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 2022
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 45 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- FCBGA1744
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 10 nm
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 14
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 14
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 6
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 8
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 20
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 20
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 2.4 GHz
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 4.80 GHz
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 5.0 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 24 MB
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 24 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 45 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- 115 W
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- 115 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- DDR5 or DDR4
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i7-12800H
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-13700H
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12800H if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB).
Choose 13700H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i7-12800H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-12800H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.
Intel Core i7-13700H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-13700H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.