i7-13790F vs i9-13900H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
18.01
Core i7-13790F
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
29.15
+61.9%

Core i7-13790F outperforms Core i9-13900H by an impressive 62% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900H and Core i7-13790F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking341151
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data59.26
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency37.8842.44
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-H (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$617$441

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900H 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)
Performance-cores6no data
Efficient-cores8no data
Threads2024
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)33 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++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900H 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
SocketFCBGA17441700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900H 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++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900H and Core i7-13790F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900H 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 i9-13900H and Core i7-13790F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900H and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900H and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900H 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 i9-13900H and Core i7-13790F.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes820

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.

i9-13900H 18.01
i7-13790F 29.15
+61.9%

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.

i9-13900H 28612
i7-13790F 46309
+61.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.01 29.15
Recency 4 January 2023 10 February 2023
Physical cores 14 16
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i9-13900H has 44.4% lower power consumption.

i7-13790F, on the other hand, has a 61.9% 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 i9-13900H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-13900H is a notebook processor while Core i7-13790F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900H and Core i7-13790F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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