Core 7 240H vs Core i7-13705H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 240H

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

107%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

106%

#139

Core 7 240H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13705H

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

105%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

104%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

103%

#117

Core i7-13705H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

97%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

95%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 7 240H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-13705H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 7 240H	Core i7-13705H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 7 240H	Core i7-13705H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 7 240H Benchmark Check

Core i7-13705H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 240H and Core i7-13705H

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

Core i7-13705H

The Core i7-13705H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,905 points. Launch price was $502.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 240H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-13705H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-13705H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-13705H — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 7 240H scores 24,698 against the Core i7-13705H's 24,905 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-13705H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Core i7-13705H
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	14 / 20+40%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+4%	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+4%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	24,698	24,905

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13705H uses FCBGA1792 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.