Core i7-13620H
VS
M4 (10 cores)

Core i7-13620H vs M4 (10 cores)

Intel

Core i7-13620H

10 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023
VS

M4 (10 cores)

10 Cores10 Thrd4 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 i7-13620H

#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
106%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
102%
#76
Core i7-13620H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
98%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
97%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M4 (10 cores)

#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
125%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
122%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
114%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
114%
#197
M4 (10 cores)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-13620H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the M4 (10 cores) in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i7-13620HM4 (10 cores)
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i7-13620HM4 (10 cores)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13620H and M4 (10 cores)

Intel

Core i7-13620H

The Core i7-13620H 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 23,804 points. Launch price was $502.

M4 (10 cores)

The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i7-13620H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, matching the M4 (10 cores)'s 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-13620H versus 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13620H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.89 GHz). The Core i7-13620H is built on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-13620H scores 23,804 against the M4 (10 cores)'s 23,784 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-13620H.

FeatureCore i7-13620HM4 (10 cores)
Cores / Threads
10 / 16
10 / 10
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+11%
4.4 GHz
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
2.89 GHz+20%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
4 MB+100%
Process
Intel 7 nm
3 nm-57%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark
23,804
23,784
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,176
Geekbench 6 Single
1,859
Geekbench 6 Multi
11,766
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13620H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M4 (10 cores) uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-13620HM4 (10 cores)
Socket
FCBGA1744
none
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13620H) / not specified (M4 (10 cores)). The Core i7-13620H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (64EU)), while the M4 (10 cores) requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCore i7-13620HM4 (10 cores)
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics (64EU)
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d