Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core i9-13980HX
70.5Single-core70.4
66.1Multi-core69.6
28.9Efficiencyspec-based28.9
40.2iGPU40.2
74.4Platformspec-based75.4
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700HX9 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13980HX
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-14700HX scores 60.3 against 61.6 for Intel Core i9-13980HX. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-13980HX edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $502 vs $668
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 66
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 24% higher PassMark: 45,279 vs 36,414
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 14% higher threads: 32 vs 28
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 157 W | 157 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Threads | 28 | 32+14% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 36 MB+9% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850+1%Top 30% | 2,810Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,800+1%Top 18% | 16,700Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100Top 14% | 2,120+1%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,500Top 11% | 28,900+5%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 36,414Top 15% | 45,279+24%Top 9% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 744Bottom 27% | 744Bottom 27% |
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