CPU Comparison
Intel Core i7-13700H vs Intel Core i7-13800H
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.
Excels in CPU-intensive rendering tasks like Cinebench.
Gaming
Provides high frame rates when paired with RTX 4050/4060 mobile GPUs.
Maximizes performance of high-end mobile GPUs like the RTX 4070.
Virtualization
Adequate for light VM usage on the go.
Capable of running multiple containers efficiently.
Efficiency
Excellent power scaling for battery life during light tasks.
Powerful but power-hungry under full load; scales well at idle.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Good CPU inference capabilities.
- Integrated GPU can assist with light AI workloads via OpenVINO.
- Fast AVX2 throughput for local AI model testing.
- Gaussian Boosters in Iris Xe accelerate some AI functions.
Content Creation
Gaming
- Rarely bottlenecks mobile GPUs up to RTX 4070.
- Intel Thread Director ensures smooth background task management.
- 5.2 GHz clock speeds push high frame rates in esports titles.
- Capable of feeding RTX 4070/4080 mobile GPUs without bottlenecking.
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
- Exceptional 5.2 GHz single-core speed
- Strong 14-core multi-threaded capability
- PCIe 5.0 storage support
- Excellent Iris Xe 96EU iGPU
- Supports fast LPDDR5 memory
Cons
- High turbo power limits strain mobile cooling
- Soldered to motherboard, no upgrades
- Expensive, increases laptop cost
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 i7-13800H
- AMD Ryzen 9 7940HSRival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 7840HSRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i9-13900HRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M2 ProRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-13700HRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-13500HAlt
A value alternative with similar core layout but lower clocks.
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 near-perfect mobile CPU that pushes 5.2 GHz on P-cores, delivering flagship-level single-threaded performance for premium laptops.
Best for: Buying a high-end creator or gaming laptop.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i7-13700H or Intel Core i7-13800H?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i7-13800H comes out ahead with a score of 8.9/10. 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 i7-13800H?
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-13800H leads with a gaming performance score of 88/100 among Intel Core i7-13700H and Intel Core i7-13800H.
Do Intel Core i7-13700H and Intel Core i7-13800H 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 i7-13800H posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i7-13700H (32,000), Intel Core i7-13800H (33,500). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.