Ultra 7 258V vs i7-13700HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700HX
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.87
+75.8%

Core i7-13700HX outperforms Core Ultra 7 258V by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking250620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXno data
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 September 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$485no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V 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
SocketFCBGA1964Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V. 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 i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V 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 i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5no data
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® ProcessorsArc 140V
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V 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 i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

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.

i7-13700HX 21.87
+75.8%
Ultra 7 258V 12.44

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.

i7-13700HX 33672
+75.9%
Ultra 7 258V 19148

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.87 12.44
Recency 4 January 2023 24 September 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

i7-13700HX has a 75.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ultra 7 258V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 258V in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-13700HX and Core Ultra 7 258V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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