Core i9-13900HX vs Core i7-13790F
Core i9-13900HX
Core i7-13790F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900HX
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13790F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 i9-13900HX and Core i7-13790F
Core i9-13900HX
The Core i9-13900HX 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 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 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: 42,437 points. Launch price was $668.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13900HX packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i7-13790F offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-13900HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900HX versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13790F — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i9-13900HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-13790F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900HX scores 42,437 against the Core i7-13790F's 43,549 — a 2.6% lead for the Core i7-13790F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 29,493 vs 26,247 (11.6% advantage for the Core i9-13900HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,878 vs 2,815, a 2.2% lead for the Core i9-13900HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,944 vs 13,673 (8.9% advantage for the Core i9-13900HX). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900HX vs 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-13790F.
| Feature | Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 32+50% | 16 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+4% | 5.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total)+9% | 33 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX (2023) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 42,437 | 43,549+3% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 29,493+12% | 26,247 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,878+2% | 2,815 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,944+9% | 13,673 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13900HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13790F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-13900HX) vs 16 (Core i7-13790F) — the Core i9-13900HX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i9-13900HX) and Z790,B760 (Core i7-13790F).
| Feature | Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-13900HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i7-13790F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-13900HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13790F). The Core i9-13900HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Core i7-13790F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13900HX targets Performance Gaming / Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i9-13900HX rivals Ryzen 9 7945HX.
| Feature | Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-13790F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Performance Gaming / Mobile Workstation | — |
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