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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 i7-13700H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $502 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7645HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 5 7645HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (13,985 vs 20,101).

Core i7-13700H

2023

Ryzen 5 7645HX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $502 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7645HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (13,985 vs 20,101).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700H better than Ryzen 5 7645HX?

Yes. Core i7-13700H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 43.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 0.2% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13700H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700H is the better fit. You are getting 43.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Core i7-13700H is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700H is at an unclear MSRP at $502 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (52.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i7-13700H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i7-13700H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7645HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
1080p
low	301 FPS	272 FPS
medium	277 FPS	249 FPS
high	233 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	182 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	229 FPS
medium	199 FPS	190 FPS
high	162 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	160 FPS
medium	138 FPS	133 FPS
high	107 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
1080p
low	654 FPS	631 FPS
medium	569 FPS	515 FPS
high	468 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	611 FPS	541 FPS
medium	520 FPS	459 FPS
high	430 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	335 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	343 FPS
medium	314 FPS	294 FPS
high	291 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
1080p
low	654 FPS	652 FPS
medium	654 FPS	652 FPS
high	654 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	613 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	654 FPS	652 FPS
medium	654 FPS	598 FPS
high	588 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	442 FPS
4K
low	595 FPS	513 FPS
medium	494 FPS	433 FPS
high	442 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	306 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
1080p
low	654 FPS	652 FPS
medium	654 FPS	652 FPS
high	654 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	654 FPS	652 FPS
1440p
low	654 FPS	652 FPS
medium	654 FPS	652 FPS
high	654 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	597 FPS	570 FPS
4K
low	628 FPS	586 FPS
medium	558 FPS	525 FPS
high	502 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	432 FPS	405 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700H and Ryzen 5 7645HX

Core i7-13700H

The Core i7-13700H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,140 points. Launch price was $502.

Ryzen 5 7645HX

The Ryzen 5 7645HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,097 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7645HX offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-13700H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-13700H versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7645HX — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-13700H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7645HX uses Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700H scores 26,140 against the Ryzen 5 7645HX's 26,097 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-13700H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 20,101 vs 13,985 (35.9% advantage for the Core i7-13700H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,279 vs 2,588, a 12.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 7645HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,208 vs 11,717 (12% advantage for the Core i7-13700H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7645HX.

Feature	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	4 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	26,140	26,097
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,101+44%	13,985
Geekbench 6 Single	2,279	2,588+14%
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,208+13%	11,717

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7645HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Core i7-13700H supports up to 96 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Core i7-13700H) and SoC (Ryzen 5 7645HX).

Feature	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
Socket	FCBGA1744	FL1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB+50%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700H has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700H) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 7645HX). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics (96EU) (Core i7-13700H) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 5 7645HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7645HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7645HX rivals Core i5-13500HX.