CPU Comparison
Intel Core i7-13700H vs Intel Core i7-1370P
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.
Strong application launch and compilation speeds.
Gaming
Provides high frame rates when paired with RTX 4050/4060 mobile GPUs.
Capable of 60fps in esports titles via integrated graphics.
Virtualization
Adequate for light VM usage on the go.
Good for light VM usage on the go.
Efficiency
Excellent power scaling for battery life during light tasks.
Excellent performance-per-watt for ultrabook use.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Good CPU inference capabilities.
- Integrated GPU can assist with light AI workloads via OpenVINO.
- Good for local AI inference
- GNA 3.0 for background noise cancellation
- DLBoost for image upscaling
Content Creation
Gaming
- Rarely bottlenecks mobile GPUs up to RTX 4070.
- Intel Thread Director ensures smooth background task management.
- Iris Xe 96EU handles older games well
- Requires a dGPU for modern AAA gaming
- Fast single-core speeds benefit CPU-bound games
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 balance of performance and power (28W)
- Iris Xe 96EU graphics are highly capable for an iGPU
- Supports fast LPDDR5-6400 memory
- High 5.2 GHz single-core boost
- Ideal for thin-and-light chassis
Cons
- Not unlocked for overclocking
- Limited to PCIe 4.0 (no Gen 5 support)
- Can throttle under sustained multi-threaded load without good cooling
- More expensive than U-series alternatives
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.
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Intel Core i7-1370P
- AMD Ryzen 7 7840URival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 7735HSRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-1360PRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M2 ProRival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 5 7640HSRival
Mobile
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Unmatched battery life if you are in the Apple ecosystem.
Compare head-to-head - Intel Core i5-1340PAlt
Better value for users who don't need maximum P-cores.
More power (45W) if your chassis can handle the heat.
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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 reviewAn excellent processor for ultrabooks and 14-inch laptops, offering strong burst performance and capable integrated graphics for on-the-go creators.
Best for: Premium 14-inch ultrabooks and thin-and-light creator laptops
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i7-13700H or Intel Core i7-1370P?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i7-1370P 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 i7-1370P?
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-13700H leads with a gaming performance score of 85/100 among Intel Core i7-13700H and Intel Core i7-1370P.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i7-1370P has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i7-13700H (45 W), Intel Core i7-1370P (28 W).
Do Intel Core i7-13700H and Intel Core i7-1370P 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 i7-13700H posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i7-13700H (32,000), Intel Core i7-1370P (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.