Core i7-13800H vs Ryzen 5 7645HX

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 i7-13800H

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7645HX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7645HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 7645HX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Core i7-13800H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,097 vs 26,349).

Core i7-13800H

2023

Ryzen 5 7645HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Core i7-13800H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7645HX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7645HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,097 vs 26,349).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13800H better than Ryzen 5 7645HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 7645HX is ahead with a 7.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13800H pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7645HX also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13800H is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Core i7-13800H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-13800H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1% better PassMark.

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

Core i7-13800H 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 i7-13800H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7645HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
1080p
low	262 FPS	272 FPS
medium	251 FPS	249 FPS
high	210 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	182 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	229 FPS
medium	191 FPS	190 FPS
high	153 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	160 FPS
medium	131 FPS	133 FPS
high	101 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
1080p
low	615 FPS	638 FPS
medium	521 FPS	515 FPS
high	443 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	533 FPS	546 FPS
medium	468 FPS	459 FPS
high	398 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	335 FPS
4K
low	313 FPS	347 FPS
medium	280 FPS	294 FPS
high	267 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
1080p
low	648 FPS	652 FPS
medium	530 FPS	652 FPS
high	467 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	652 FPS
medium	491 FPS	598 FPS
high	427 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	442 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	513 FPS
medium	373 FPS	433 FPS
high	338 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	306 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
1080p
low	659 FPS	652 FPS
medium	659 FPS	652 FPS
high	659 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	659 FPS	652 FPS
1440p
low	659 FPS	652 FPS
medium	659 FPS	652 FPS
high	626 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	570 FPS
4K
low	555 FPS	586 FPS
medium	504 FPS	525 FPS
high	451 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	405 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13800H and Ryzen 5 7645HX

Core i7-13800H

The Core i7-13800H 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 26,349 points. Launch price was $457.

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 i7-13800H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7645HX offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-13800H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13800H versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7645HX — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-13800H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-13800H 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 i7-13800H scores 26,349 against the Ryzen 5 7645HX's 26,097 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-13800H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13800H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7645HX.

Feature	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+4%	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4 GHz+60%
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	26,349	26,097
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,985
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,588
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,717

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13800H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7645HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 7645HX
Socket	FCBGA1744	FL1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-13800H) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 7645HX). The Ryzen 5 7645HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Core i7-13800H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7645HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7645HX rivals Core i5-13500HX.