Core i7-13700TE vs M1 Max
Core i7-13700TE
M1 Max
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700TE
Performance Per Dollar M1 Max
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700TE | M1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700TE | M1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($476) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 M1 Max
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.
M1 Max
The M1 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,146 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700TE packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the M1 Max offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Core i7-13700TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-13700TE versus 3.22 GHz on the M1 Max — a 39.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700TE (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.06 GHz). The Core i7-13700TE is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-13700TE scores 22,026 against the M1 Max's 22,146 — a 0.5% lead for the M1 Max. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700TE vs 48 MB on the M1 Max.
| Feature | Core i7-13700TE | M1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+60% | 10 / 10 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+49% | 3.22 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.06 GHz+87% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 48 MB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 28 MB+1300% |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 22,026 | 22,146 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the M1 Max uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-13700TE supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700TE) vs 8 (M1 Max). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700TE) vs 0 (M1 Max) — the Core i7-13700TE offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-13700TE | M1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i7-13700TE) vs ARM-V (M1 Max). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700TE) and M1 Max GPU (M1 Max) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700TE targets Embedded, M1 Max targets Mobile Workstation.
| Feature | Core i7-13700TE | M1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | M1 Max GPU |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | ARM-V |
| Target Use | Embedded | Mobile Workstation |
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