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Intel Core i7-13700H vs Intel Core i7-14700HX: Comparison

Core i7-13700H vs Core i7-14700HX: the total cores difference

These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: Core i7-13700H 14 against Core i7-14700HX 20. Add l3 cache to that, 24 MB on the Core i7-13700H versus 33 MB on the Core i7-14700HX, and the pattern holds. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700H versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i7-14700HX. They differ on tdp too, 45 W on the Core i7-13700H versus 55 W on the Core i7-14700HX. There is a split on socket as well, BGA 1744 on the Core i7-13700H versus FCBGA1964 on the Core i7-14700HX.

Core i7-13700H vs Core i7-14700HX: which one fits your build

Buy the Core i7-13700H for premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i7-14700HX is the one to take for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. 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. Our rating of the Core i7-14700HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i7-14700HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Integrated graphics, form factor, market segment and smt enabled read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core i7-13700H and Core i7-14700HX differ on performance cores?

Yes. Performance Cores reads 6 on the Core i7-13700H versus 8 on the Core i7-14700HX.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    2023
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    2024
  • TDP

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    45 W
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    55 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    Raptor Lake Refresh
  • Socket

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    FCBGA1964
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    7 nm
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    14
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    20Best
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    6
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    8Best
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    8
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    12Best
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    20
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    28Best
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    Yes
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    2.4 GHz
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    2.1 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    5.0 GHz
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    5.5 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    24 MB-27%
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    33 MBBest
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    45 W
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    55 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    115 W
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    157 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    DDR5 or DDR4
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i7-13700H
    Yes
    Intel Core i7-14700HX
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13700H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose 14700HX if you want the higher L3 cache (33 MB vs 24 MB).

    Verdict

    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.

    Intel Core i7-14700HX

    8.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i7-14700HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.

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