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Intel Core i7-13620H vs Intel Core i7-13645HX: Comparison

Core i7-13620H vs Core i7-13645HX: the total cores difference

Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is total cores, Core i7-13620H 10 against Core i7-13645HX 14. There is a split on release year as well, 2023 on the Core i7-13620H versus 2025 on the Core i7-13645HX. There is a split on igpu as well, Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i7-13620H versus Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i7-13645HX. Base power is not the same on both, 45 W on the Core i7-13620H versus 55 W on the Core i7-13645HX. Max turbo power is not the same on both, 115 W on the Core i7-13620H versus 157 W on the Core i7-13645HX.

Which should you buy, Core i7-13620H or Core i7-13645HX?

The Core i7-13620H suits premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Buy the Core i7-13645HX for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. 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. Our rating of the Core i7-13645HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i7-13645HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: performance cores, p-core boost clock, l3 cache, integrated graphics and form factor are identical here. They match on 3 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core i7-13620H and Core i7-13645HX differ on efficiency cores?

Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 4 on the Core i7-13620H versus 8 on the Core i7-13645HX.

Is the Market Segment the same on the Core i7-13620H and Core i7-13645HX?

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 i7-13620H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    2023
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    2025
  • TDP

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    45 W
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    55 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    Raptor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    BGA 1744
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    7 nm
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    10
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    14Best
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    6
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    6
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    4
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    8Best
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    16
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    20Best
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Yes
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    2.4 GHz
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    2.6 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    4.9 GHz
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    4.9 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    24 MB
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    24 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    45 W
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    55 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    115 W
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    157 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    DDR5, DDR4
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i7-13620H
    Yes
    Intel Core i7-13645HX
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13620H if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB).

    Choose 13645HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Verdict

    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.

    Intel Core i7-13645HX

    8.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i7-13645HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.

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