i7-13790F vs i7-13650HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13650HX
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 55 Watt
20.33
Core i7-13790F
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
29.94
+47.3%

i7-13790F outperforms i7-13650HX by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking274146
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXno data
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F 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 speed2.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB33 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F 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
SocketFCBGA19641700
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusLaunchedno data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units16no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
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.

i7-13650HX 20.33
i7-13790F 29.94
+47.3%

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.

i7-13650HX 31437
i7-13790F 46309
+47.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.33 29.94
Recency 4 January 2023 10 February 2023
Physical cores 14 16
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 65 Watt

i7-13650HX has 18.2% lower power consumption.

i7-13790F, on the other hand, has a 47.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 14.3% more physical cores and 20% more threads.

The Core i7-13790F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13650HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-13650HX is a notebook processor while Core i7-13790F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13650HX and Core i7-13790F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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