i7-13700KF vs i7-12850HX

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12850HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
19.39
Core i7-13700KF
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.31
+51.2%

Core i7-13700KF outperforms Core i7-12850HX by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking291148
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.02
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency33.3610.96
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-HX (2022)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date10 May 2022 (2 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF. 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++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF.

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.

i7-12850HX 19.39
i7-13700KF 29.31
+51.2%

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.

i7-12850HX 30793
i7-13700KF 46559
+51.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.39 29.31
Recency 10 May 2022 27 September 2022
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 125 Watt

i7-12850HX has 127.3% lower power consumption.

i7-13700KF, on the other hand, has a 51.2% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 4 months.

The Core i7-13700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12850HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-12850HX is a notebook processor while Core i7-13700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12850HX and Core i7-13700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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