CPU Comparison
Intel Core i7-13700H vs Intel Core i7-13705H
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-13700H is a high-performance mobile processor designed for thin-and-light gaming laptops and portable creator workstations.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Easily handles 4K video editing and heavy multi-tasking.
14 cores handle heavy multitasking and rendering smoothly.
Gaming
Provides high frame rates when paired with RTX 4050/4060 mobile GPUs.
Performs admirably when paired with mid-range mobile GPUs.
Virtualization
Adequate for light VM usage on the go.
Good for running enterprise VMs on the go.
Efficiency
Excellent power scaling for battery life during light tasks.
Highly efficient at low loads, scaling power dynamically.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Good CPU inference capabilities.
- Integrated GPU can assist with light AI workloads via OpenVINO.
- Iris Xe includes AI acceleration matrices.
- Strong CPU inference with AVX2.
Content Creation
Gaming
- Rarely bottlenecks mobile GPUs up to RTX 4070.
- Intel Thread Director ensures smooth background task management.
- Pairs well with RTX 4050/4060.
- Iris Xe can handle older or lighter games natively.
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Excellent single-threaded performance
- Great hybrid core balance for mobile
- Supports fast LPDDR5 memory
- Integrated Iris Xe 96EU graphics
- PCIe 5.0 support for storage
Cons
- BGA socket means it cannot be upgraded
- Thermal throttling is common in thin laptops
- 115W turbo power is hard to sustain on battery
Pros
- Excellent performance-per-watt
- 14 cores provide strong multi-threading
- Iris Xe 96EU is a capable iGPU
- Supports PCIe 5.0 and LPDDR5
Cons
- Cannot be purchased standalone
- Performance heavily depends on OEM thermal tuning
- Soldered to motherboard
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i7-13700H
- AMD Ryzen 7 7840HSRival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 9 7940HSRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i9-13900HRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M2 ProRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-13500HRival
Mobile
Slightly higher clocks if you want a bit more peak performance.
Compare head-to-headFor desktop-replacement laptops needing true 16-core power.
Compare head-to-head
Intel Core i7-13705H
- AMD Ryzen 7 7840URival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 7840HSRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-13700HRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M2 ProRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M2Rival
Mobile
A slightly lower power alternative for ultra-thins.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 7 7735HSAlt
A cost-effective alternative with good battery life.
Our Verdict on Each
An excellent mobile CPU that offers a perfect sweet spot of clock speeds and core counts for premium thin-and-light laptops.
Best for: Purchasing a thin-and-light gaming or creator laptop.
Read the full reviewA highly capable and efficient mobile CPU that strikes a perfect balance between multi-threaded power and portability for premium laptops.
Best for: Purchasing a premium thin-and-light laptop.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i7-13700H or Intel Core i7-13705H?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i7-13705H comes out ahead with a score of 8.8/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i7-13700H or Intel Core i7-13705H?
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-13700H leads with a gaming performance score of 85/100 among Intel Core i7-13700H and Intel Core i7-13705H.
Do Intel Core i7-13700H and Intel Core i7-13705H use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel BGA 1744 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i7-13705H posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i7-13700H (32,000), Intel Core i7-13705H (32,500). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.