i7-13700HX vs i5-13600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600K
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
23.86
+12.9%
Core i7-13700HX
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.14

Core i5-13600K outperforms Core i7-13700HX by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600K and Core i7-13700HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking210257
Place by popularity6not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation58.56no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency12.4836.38
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$319$485

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600K 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13600K 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 181 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600K 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® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13600K and Core i7-13700HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i7-13700HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i7-13700HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13600K and Core i7-13700HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i7-13700HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i7-13700HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600K and Core i7-13700HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i5-13600K 23.86
+12.9%
i7-13700HX 21.14

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.

i5-13600K 37903
+12.9%
i7-13700HX 33586

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i5-13600K 17627
+3.5%
i7-13700HX 17038

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-13600K 3642
+9.6%
i7-13700HX 3324

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-13600K 288
+5.5%
i7-13700HX 273

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-13600K 16671
+13.4%
i7-13700HX 14695

Blender(-)

i5-13600K 135
i7-13700HX 159
+17.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i5-13600K 1973
+6.5%
i7-13700HX 1853

7-Zip Single

i5-13600K 6378
+2.8%
i7-13700HX 6202

7-Zip

i5-13600K 89587
+14.1%
i7-13700HX 78488

WebXPRT 3

i5-13600K 331
+4.7%
i7-13700HX 316

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 23.86 21.14
Recency 27 September 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 14 16
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 55 Watt

i5-13600K has a 12.9% higher aggregate performance score.

i7-13700HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, 14.3% more physical cores and 20% more threads, and 127.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13700HX in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13600K is a desktop processor while Core i7-13700HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600K and Core i7-13700HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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