i5-13420H vs i5-7640X

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.51
Core i5-13420H
2023
8 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
11.87
+163%

Core i5-13420H outperforms Core i5-7640X by a whopping 163% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1325664
Place by popularitynot in top-10045
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.86no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Raptor Lake-H
Power efficiency3.7424.50
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H. 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++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size64 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630Intel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.4 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i5-7640X 4.51
i5-13420H 11.87
+163%

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.

i5-7640X 7036
i5-13420H 18504
+163%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.51 11.87
Recency 30 May 2017 4 January 2023
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 45 Watt

i5-13420H has a 163.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 148.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13420H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7640X in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-7640X is a desktop processor while Core i5-13420H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7640X and Core i5-13420H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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