Intel Core i7-12700H vs Intel Core i9-13980HX
59Single-core70.4
49.9Multi-core69.6
40.5Efficiencyspec-based28.9
55.7iGPU40.2
59Platformspec-based75.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700H14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13980HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13980HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 61.6 to 52.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20) and single-core (+11). Intel Core i7-12700H still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700H
- Stronger iGPU score: 56 vs 40
- 101% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 1,496 vs 744
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 59
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 50
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 82% higher PassMark: 45,279 vs 24,937
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W+18% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W | 157 W+37% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 32+60% |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz+5% | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz+19% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) | Intel UHD Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / LPDDR5-5200 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400Bottom 36% | 2,810+17%Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,200Top 45% | 16,700+37%Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,760Top 46% | 2,120+20%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,900Top 28% | 28,900+71%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 24,937Top 36% | 45,279+82%Top 9% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,496+101%Top 43% | 744Bottom 25% |
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