i7-13700KF vs Pentium 2020M

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium 2020M
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.87
Core i7-13700KF
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.27
+3264%

Core i7-13700KF outperforms Pentium 2020M by a whopping 3264% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium 2020M and Core i7-13700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2568149
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data68.42
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel PentiumIntel Core i7
Power efficiency2.3510.94
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date1 September 2012 (12 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$134$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium 2020M 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 cores2 (Dual-core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads224
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size118 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium 2020M 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
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium 2020M and Core i7-13700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Pentium 2020M and Core i7-13700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium 2020M and Core i7-13700KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium 2020M and Core i7-13700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s89.604 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processorsno data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium 2020M and Core i7-13700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium 2020M and Core i7-13700KF.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

Pentium 2020M 0.87
i7-13700KF 29.27
+3264%

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.

Pentium 2020M 1378
i7-13700KF 46499
+3274%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Pentium 2020M 394
i7-13700KF 2906
+638%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Pentium 2020M 674
i7-13700KF 17613
+2513%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.87 29.27
Recency 1 September 2012 27 September 2022
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 2 24
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

Pentium 2020M has 257.1% lower power consumption.

i7-13700KF, on the other hand, has a 3264.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and 700% more physical cores and 1100% more threads.

The Core i7-13700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 2020M in performance tests.

Be aware that Pentium 2020M is a notebook processor while Core i7-13700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium 2020M and Core i7-13700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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