Core i7-13700TE
VS
Core Ultra 5 135H

Core i7-13700TE vs Core Ultra 5 135H

Intel

Core i7-13700TE

16 Cores24 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 5 135H

14 Cores18 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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 i7-13700TE

#337
Ryzen 5 3600XT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $357
112%
#338
Core i9-10980XE
MSRP: $979|Avg: $620
112%
#339
Core i5-8500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $149
112%
#340
Core i9-9900KF
MSRP: $488|Avg: $350
111%
#341
Ryzen Embedded V2748
MSRP: $309|Avg: $359
111%
#342
Core i3-9350K
MSRP: $184|Avg: $150
109%
#343
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
108%
#344
Core i9-9900
MSRP: $423|Avg: $330
106%
#345
Core i9-9980XE
MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593
106%
#346
Core i7-10700K
MSRP: $387|Avg: $380
106%
#347
Celeron G5905T
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
102%
#348
Athlon PRO 200GE
MSRP: $55|Avg: $81
102%
#349
Core i5-9600
MSRP: $224|Avg: $219
102%
#350
Core i3-8300
MSRP: $138|Avg: $136
101%
#351
Core i5-8500B
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
100%
#352
Core i7-13700TE
MSRP: $390|Avg: $476
100%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
97%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
97%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
97%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
97%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
97%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
96%
#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
96%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
96%
#362
Core i9-14901E
MSRP: $557|Avg: $689
95%
#363
Celeron G5900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
95%
#364
Celeron G6900TE
MSRP: $53|Avg: $64
94%
#365
Core i5-8600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $213
93%
#366
Celeron G4950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $63
93%
#367
Core i9-10900E
MSRP: $488|Avg: $450
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 135H

#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
107%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
103%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
103%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
102%
#87
Core Ultra 5 135H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
95%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
95%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
91%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-13700TE leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Ultra 5 135H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i7-13700TECore Ultra 5 135H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($476)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i7-13700TECore Ultra 5 135H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($476)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700TE and Core Ultra 5 135H

Intel

Core i7-13700TE

The Core i7-13700TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,026 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core Ultra 5 135H

The Core Ultra 5 135H 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 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,116 points. Launch price was $342.

Processing Power

The Core i7-13700TE packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135H offers 14 cores / 18 threads — the Core i7-13700TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-13700TE versus 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700TE (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-13700TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 135H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700TE scores 22,026 against the Core Ultra 5 135H's 22,116 — a 0.4% lead for the Core Ultra 5 135H. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700TE vs 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H.

FeatureCore i7-13700TECore Ultra 5 135H
Cores / Threads
16 / 24+14%
14 / 18
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz+4%
4.6 GHz
Base Clock
1.1 GHz
3.6 GHz+227%
L3 Cache
30 MB (total)+67%
18 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
7 nm-30%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark
22,026
22,116
Geekbench 6 Single
2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,000
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 135H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-13700TECore Ultra 5 135H
Socket
LGA1700
FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i7-13700TE) / not specified (Core Ultra 5 135H). The Core i7-13700TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Core Ultra 5 135H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700TE targets Embedded.

FeatureCore i7-13700TECore Ultra 5 135H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
Yes
Target Use
Embedded