Core i7-13800H vs M2 Max

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 i7-13800H

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

106%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

102%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#106

Core i7-13800H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

94%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M2 Max

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

126%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

126%

#201

M2 Max

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 Trade-off: The Core i7-13800H leads in gaming performance. However, the M2 Max is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-13800H	M2 Max
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-13800H	M2 Max
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 i7-13800H Benchmark Check

M2 Max Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13800H and M2 Max

Core i7-13800H

The Core i7-13800H 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 26,349 points. Launch price was $457.

M2 Max

The M2 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,824 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13800H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the M2 Max offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-13800H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13800H versus 3.7 GHz on the M2 Max — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13800H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.424 GHz). The Core i7-13800H is built on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-13800H scores 26,349 against the M2 Max's 26,824 — a 1.8% lead for the M2 Max. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13800H vs 48 MB on the M2 Max.

Feature	Core i7-13800H	M2 Max
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+17%	12 / 12
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+41%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+3%	2.424 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	48 MB+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	36 MB+1700%
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	—
PassMark	26,349	26,824+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13800H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the M2 Max uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13800H	M2 Max
Socket	FCBGA1744	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-13800H) / Virtualization (M2 Max). The M2 Max includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Max GPU), while the Core i7-13800H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Max targets Mobile.