i7-13700HX vs i9-9820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9820X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.03
Core i7-13700HX
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.85
+67.7%

i7-13700HX outperforms i9-9820X by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9820X and Core i7-13700HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking577238
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.29no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Raptor Lake-HX
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date8 October 2018 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$898no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9820X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache640 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache10 MB24 MB
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)30 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9820X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9820X 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-9820X and Core i7-13700HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i7-13700HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i7-13700HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9820X and Core i7-13700HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i7-13700HX 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 i9-9820X and Core i7-13700HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i7-13700HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-9820X 13.03
i7-13700HX 21.85
+67.7%

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.

i9-9820X 20148
i7-13700HX 33800
+67.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.03 21.85
Recency 8 October 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 10 16
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 55 Watt

i7-13700HX has a 67.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 60% more physical cores and 20% more threads, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9820X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9820X is a desktop processor while Core i7-13700HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9820X and Core i7-13700HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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