i7-13850HX vs i9-10920X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10920X
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 165 Watt
16.54
Core i7-13850HX
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 55 Watt
24.07
+45.5%

Core i7-13850HX outperforms Core i9-10920X by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking395209
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency9.4541.24
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$428

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2428
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size256 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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.

i9-10920X 16.54
i7-13850HX 24.07
+45.5%

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.

i9-10920X 26182
i7-13850HX 38094
+45.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.54 24.07
Recency 19 October 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 12 20
Threads 24 28
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 55 Watt

i7-13850HX has a 45.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 66.7% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13850HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10920X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10920X is a desktop processor while Core i7-13850HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10920X and Core i7-13850HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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