Core i7-13790F vs Ryzen 9 7845HX
Core i7-13790F
Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13790F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13790F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13790F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ 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 i7-13790F and Ryzen 9 7845HX
Core i7-13790F
The Core i7-13790F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 February 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 43,549 points. Launch price was $441.
Ryzen 9 7845HX
The Ryzen 9 7845HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 44,940 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13790F packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13790F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13790F versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-13790F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13790F scores 43,549 against the Ryzen 9 7845HX's 44,940 — a 3.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 7845HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 26,247 vs 26,654 (1.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,815 vs 2,697, a 4.3% lead for the Core i7-13790F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,673 vs 15,039 (9.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX). L3 cache: 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-13790F vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX.
| Feature | Core i7-13790F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+94% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 43,549 | 44,940+3% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 26,247 | 26,654+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,815+4% | 2,697 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,673 | 15,039+10% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13790F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-13790F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-13790F) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) — the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760 (Core i7-13790F) and FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX).
| Feature | Core i7-13790F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28+75% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 7845HX 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13790F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7845HX). The Ryzen 9 7845HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Core i7-13790F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 7845HX targets High-end Gaming / Content Creation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7845HX rivals Core i9-13900HX.
| Feature | Core i7-13790F | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | High-end Gaming / Content Creation |
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