Core i7-13700 vs Core i7-13850HX

The Core i7-13700 packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i7-13850HX offers 20 cores / 28 threads — the Core i7-13850HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13700 versus 5.3 GHz on the Core i7-13850HX — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-13850HX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-13700 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-13850HX uses Raptor Lake-HX (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700 scores 36,230 against the Core i7-13850HX's 36,409 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-13850HX. Both processors carry 30 MB (total) of L3 cache.

The Core i7-13700 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13850HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700 versus 5600 on the Core i7-13850HX — the Core i7-13850HX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760 (Core i7-13700) and Raptor Lake-HX (Core i7-13850HX).

Only the Core i7-13850HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700) and Intel UHD Graphics (Core i7-13850HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13850HX rivals Ryzen 7 8845HS.