i7-13700K vs i7-1260U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1260U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
8.71
Core i7-13700K
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.19
+235%

Core i7-13700K outperforms Core i7-1260U by a whopping 235% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking877150
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data63.99
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-MIntel Core i7
Power efficiency91.5922.10
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed1.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K 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
SocketFCBGA1781FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-no data
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency950 MHz1.6 GHz
Execution Units9632

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1420

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.

i7-1260U 8.71
i7-13700K 29.19
+235%

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.

i7-1260U 13834
i7-13700K 46369
+235%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-1260U 1939
i7-13700K 2862
+47.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-1260U 6303
i7-13700K 17820
+183%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i7-1260U 1203
i7-13700K 4508
+275%

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.

i7-1260U 220
i7-13700K 303
+38%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-1260U 7258
i7-13700K 20191
+178%

Blender(-)

i7-1260U 412
+281%
i7-13700K 108

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-1260U 1611
i7-13700K 2110
+31%

7-Zip Single

i7-1260U 4897
i7-13700K 7062
+44.2%

7-Zip

i7-1260U 34244
i7-13700K 111390
+225%

WebXPRT 3

i7-1260U 246
i7-13700K 348
+41.5%

CrossMark Overall

i7-1260U 1379
i7-13700K 2325
+68.6%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i7-1260U 218
i7-13700K 301
+38.4%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i7-1260U 772
+337%
i7-13700K 177

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i7-1260U 8140
i7-13700K 19249
+136%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i7-1260U 2294
i7-13700K 2962
+29.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.71 29.19
Recency 23 February 2022 27 September 2022
Physical cores 10 16
Threads 12 24
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 125 Watt

i7-1260U has 1288.9% lower power consumption.

i7-13700K, on the other hand, has a 235.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, and 60% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i7-13700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1260U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1260U is a notebook processor while Core i7-13700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1260U and Core i7-13700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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