Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs i7-13705H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13705H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
14.74
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+322%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Core i7-13705H by a whopping 322% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13705H and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking48114
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.88
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency31.0016.81
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-H (2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$502$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-13705H and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2064
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Die size257 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13705H and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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
SocketIntel BGA 1744sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13705H and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-13705H and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13705H and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13705H and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1500 MHz)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13705H and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes848

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.

i7-13705H 14.74
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+322%

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.

i7-13705H 23418
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+322%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.74 62.18
Recency 4 January 2023 19 October 2023
Physical cores 14 32
Threads 20 64
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 350 Watt

i7-13705H has 677.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 321.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 128.6% more physical cores and 220% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13705H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-13705H is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13705H and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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