i7-13700HX vs i3-12300T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-12300T
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
8.54
Core i7-13700HX
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.96
+157%

Core i7-13700HX outperforms Core i3-12300T by a whopping 157% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking905252
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency22.2536.41
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$485

Detailed specifications

Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads824
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size163 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730Intel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units2432

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-12300T 8.54
i7-13700HX 21.96
+157%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-12300T 13077
i7-13700HX 33610
+157%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.54 21.96
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 24
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 55 Watt

i3-12300T has 57.1% lower power consumption.

i7-13700HX, on the other hand, has a 157.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

The Core i7-13700HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-12300T in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-12300T is a desktop processor while Core i7-13700HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-12300T and Core i7-13700HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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