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Intel Core i7-13650HX vs Intel Core i7-13700HX: Comparison

Core i7-13650HX vs Core i7-13700HX total cores compared

Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is total cores, Core i7-13650HX 14 against Core i7-13700HX 16. The performance cores figures are near enough to ignore, 6 on the Core i7-13650HX versus 8 on the Core i7-13700HX. Total threads is closer, 20 on the Core i7-13650HX versus 24 on the Core i7-13700HX. Add l3 cache to that, 24 MB on the Core i7-13650HX versus 30 MB on the Core i7-13700HX, and the pattern holds. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-13650HX versus 5.0 GHz on the Core i7-13700HX. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.6 GHz on the Core i7-13650HX versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i7-13700HX.

Who each one is for

Buy the Core i7-13650HX for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core i7-13700HX suits high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is the wrong buy for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core i7-13650HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i7-13650HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops. Our rating of the Core i7-13700HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i7-13700HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.

What Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13700HX have in common

Everything else lines up. Efficiency cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket and form factor read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 8 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Release Year the same on the Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13700HX?

It is. Both are listed at 2023, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    Laptop
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    2023
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    2023
  • TDP

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    55 W
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    55 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    Laptop
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    Raptor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    BGA 1964 (BGA, soldered)
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    BGA 1964 (BGA, soldered)
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    7 nm
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    14
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    16Best
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    6
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    8Best
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    8
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    8
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    20
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    24Best
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    Yes
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    2.6 GHz
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    2.1 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    4.9 GHz
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    5.0 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    24 MB-20%
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    30 MBBest
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    55 W
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    55 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    157 W
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    157 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    DDR5, DDR4
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    DDR5, DDR4
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i7-13650HX
    Yes
    Intel Core i7-13700HX
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13650HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose 13700HX if you want the higher L3 cache (30 MB vs 24 MB).

    Verdict

    Intel Core i7-13650HX

    8.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i7-13650HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.

    Intel Core i7-13700HX

    8.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i7-13700HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.

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