Core i7-13705H vs Core i5-13450HX

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 i7-13705H

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

105%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

104%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

103%

#117

Core i7-13705H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

97%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

95%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13450HX

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

107%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

107%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

106%

#92

Core i5-13450HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

94%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

93%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-13705H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-13450HX in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-13705H	Core i5-13450HX
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 (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-13705H	Core i5-13450HX
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.

Core i7-13705H Benchmark Check

Core i5-13450HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13705H and Core i5-13450HX

Core i7-13705H

The Core i7-13705H 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: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,905 points. Launch price was $502.

Core i5-13450HX

The Core i5-13450HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 20 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,869 points. Launch price was $326.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13705H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-13450HX offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13705H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-13705H versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-13705H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-13705H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-13450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13705H scores 24,905 against the Core i5-13450HX's 24,869 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-13705H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13705H vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13450HX.

Feature	Core i7-13705H	Core i5-13450HX
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+40%	10 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+9%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+20%	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
PassMark	24,905	24,869

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13705H uses the FCBGA1792 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-13450HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.