Core i7-13700TE vs Core Ultra 5 135H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-13700TE

2023

Why buy it

✅+66.7% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 18 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Core Ultra 5 135H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 135H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,026 vs 22,116).
❌Launch MSRP is still $390 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 135H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core Ultra 5 135H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 30 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700TE

2023

Core Ultra 5 135H

2023

Why buy it

✅+66.7% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 18 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Core Ultra 5 135H needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 135H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,026 vs 22,116).
❌Launch MSRP is still $390 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 135H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 30 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 135H better than Core i7-13700TE?

Yes. Core Ultra 5 135H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core Ultra 5 135H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.7% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 5 135H is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 18 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 5 135H is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i7-13700TE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core Ultra 5 135H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $390 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-13700TE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (56.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 5 135H is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-13700TE Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 135H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700TE	Core Ultra 5 135H
1080p
low	254 FPS	193 FPS
medium	239 FPS	154 FPS
high	202 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	156 FPS
medium	186 FPS	122 FPS
high	151 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	86 FPS
medium	127 FPS	73 FPS
high	98 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i7-13700TE Open Core Ultra 5 135H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700TE	Core Ultra 5 135H
1080p
low	327 FPS	553 FPS
medium	279 FPS	521 FPS
high	234 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	271 FPS	549 FPS
medium	240 FPS	457 FPS
high	207 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	324 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	337 FPS
medium	150 FPS	283 FPS
high	141 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	226 FPS

Open Core i7-13700TE Open Core Ultra 5 135H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700TE	Core Ultra 5 135H
1080p
low	551 FPS	553 FPS
medium	551 FPS	553 FPS
high	551 FPS	553 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	553 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	553 FPS
medium	551 FPS	553 FPS
high	551 FPS	553 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	494 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	548 FPS
medium	494 FPS	441 FPS
high	439 FPS	400 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	321 FPS

Open Core i7-13700TE Open Core Ultra 5 135H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700TE	Core Ultra 5 135H
1080p
low	551 FPS	553 FPS
medium	551 FPS	553 FPS
high	551 FPS	553 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	553 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	553 FPS
medium	551 FPS	553 FPS
high	551 FPS	553 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	553 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	553 FPS
medium	551 FPS	524 FPS
high	523 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	413 FPS

Open Core i7-13700TE Open Core Ultra 5 135H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700TE and Core Ultra 5 135H

Core i7-13700TE

The Core i7-13700TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,026 points. Launch price was $299.

Core Ultra 5 135H

The Core Ultra 5 135H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,116 points. Launch price was $342.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700TE packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135H offers 14 cores / 18 threads — the Core i7-13700TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-13700TE versus 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700TE (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-13700TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 135H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700TE scores 22,026 against the Core Ultra 5 135H's 22,116 — a 0.4% lead for the Core Ultra 5 135H. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700TE vs 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H.

Feature	Core i7-13700TE	Core Ultra 5 135H
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+14%	14 / 18
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+4%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+227%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+67%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark	22,026	22,116
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 135H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700TE	Core Ultra 5 135H
Socket	LGA1700	FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i7-13700TE) / not specified (Core Ultra 5 135H). The Core i7-13700TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Core Ultra 5 135H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700TE targets Embedded.