Core i7-13700HX vs Core i7-2670QM
Aggregate performance score
i7-13700HX outperforms i7-2670QM by a whopping 808% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-13700HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1723 | 230 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | Intel Raptor Lake-HX |
| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Raptor Lake-HX |
| Release date | 4 September 2011 (12 years ago) | 4 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $378 | no data |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-2670QM 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 24 |
| Base clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Bus support | 4 × 5 GT/s | no data |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 216 mm2 | 257 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1160 Million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-2670QM 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 |
| Socket | G2 (988B) | BGA1964 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 55 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-13700HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-13700HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-13700HX are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-13700HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | unknown Dual-channel | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21.335 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | - | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-13700HX.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
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.
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.
3DMark06 CPU
3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.41 | 21.88 |
| Integrated graphics card | 0.66 | 6.15 |
| Recency | 4 September 2011 | 4 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 55 Watt |
i7-2670QM has 22.2% lower power consumption.
i7-13700HX, on the other hand, has a 807.9% higher aggregate performance score, 831.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.
The Core i7-13700HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2670QM in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2670QM and Core i7-13700HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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