Core i7-13850HX
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Core i7-14700HX

Core i7-13850HX vs Core i7-14700HX

Intel

Core i7-13850HX

20 Cores28 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2023
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Intel

Core i7-14700HX

20 Cores28 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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 i7-13850HX

#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
119%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
108%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
103%
#46
Core i7-13850HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
97%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14700HX

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
110%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
#58
Core i7-14700HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
96%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-14700HX delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-13850HX in both compute-intensive tasks (2.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i7-13850HXCore i7-14700HX
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i7-13850HXCore i7-14700HX
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13850HX and Core i7-14700HX

Intel

Core i7-13850HX

The Core i7-13850HX 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 20 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,409 points. Launch price was $428.

Intel

Core i7-14700HX

The Core i7-14700HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 20 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,173 points. Launch price was $499.

Processing Power

Both the Core i7-13850HX and Core i7-14700HX share an identical 20-core/28-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Core i7-13850HX versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-14700HX — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-14700HX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-13850HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-14700HX uses Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13850HX scores 36,409 against the Core i7-14700HX's 37,173 — a 2.1% lead for the Core i7-14700HX. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13850HX vs 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14700HX.

FeatureCore i7-13850HXCore i7-14700HX
Cores / Threads
20 / 28
20 / 28
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
5.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock
2.1 GHz
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
30 MB (total)
33 MB (total)+10%
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
PassMark
36,409
37,173+2%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,871
Geekbench 6 Multi
17,358
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1964 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Core i7-13850HX versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-14700HX — the Core i7-13850HX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 192 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-HX (Core i7-13850HX) and Mobile (Core i7-14700HX).

FeatureCore i7-13850HXCore i7-14700HX
Socket
FCBGA1964
FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
5600+111900%
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
192
192 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
20
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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics (Core i7-13850HX) and UHD Graphics (Core i7-14700HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13850HX rivals Ryzen 7 8845HS.

FeatureCore i7-13850HXCore i7-14700HX
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics
UHD Graphics
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
VT-x, VT-d