Core i9-9920X vs Core i7-13705H

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 i9-9920X

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

111%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

109%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

109%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

108%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

108%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

107%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

105%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

105%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

104%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

103%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

103%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

102%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

102%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

101%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

101%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

100%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

98%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

98%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

97%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

97%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

96%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

96%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

96%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

95%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

94%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

91%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

91%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

91%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

88%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-13705H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i9-9920X is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i9-9920X	Core i7-13705H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($464)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-9920X	Core i7-13705H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($464)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-9920X and Core i7-13705H

Core i9-9920X

The Core i9-9920X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,974 points. Launch price was $1,189.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-9920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i7-13705H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-13705H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9920X versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-13705H — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-13705H (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i9-9920X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13705H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9920X scores 24,974 against the Core i7-13705H's 24,905 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-9920X. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-9920X vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13705H.

Feature	Core i9-9920X	Core i7-13705H
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	14 / 20+17%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+46%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	19.25 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	24,974	24,905

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-9920X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-13705H uses FCBGA1792 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.