Core i7-13700H vs Core Ultra 7 165H

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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 i7-13700H

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

109%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

105%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

103%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

101%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 165H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

105%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

103%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

102%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

101%

#128

Core Ultra 7 165H

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 Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i7-13700H shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i7-13700H	Core Ultra 7 165H
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($502)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-13700H	Core Ultra 7 165H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($502)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-13700H Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 7 165H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700H and Core Ultra 7 165H

Core i7-13700H

The Core i7-13700H 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: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,140 points. Launch price was $502.

Core Ultra 7 165H

The Core Ultra 7 165H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,849 points. Launch price was $460.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 165H offers 16 cores / 22 threads — the Core Ultra 7 165H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-13700H versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 165H — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-13700H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 165H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700H scores 26,140 against the Core Ultra 7 165H's 25,849 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-13700H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-13700H	Core Ultra 7 165H
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	16 / 22+14%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark	26,140+1%	25,849
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,101	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,279	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,208	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 7 165H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700H	Core Ultra 7 165H
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700H) / not specified (Core Ultra 7 165H). The Core i7-13700H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)), while the Core Ultra 7 165H requires a dedicated GPU.