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 i7-13850HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+2.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 55W instead of 105W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7700X across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 7 7700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.4% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,607 vs 36,409).
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i7-13850HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌90.9% higher power demand at 105W vs 55W.

Core i7-13850HX

2023

Ryzen 7 7700X

2022

Why buy it

✅+2.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 55W instead of 105W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.4% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7700X across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,607 vs 36,409).
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i7-13850HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌90.9% higher power demand at 105W vs 55W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13850HX better than Ryzen 7 7700X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7700X is ahead with a 17.4% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13850HX pulls ahead with 2.3% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13850HX is the better fit. You are getting 2.3% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 28 threads.

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

Core i7-13850HX is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 7700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-13850HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you 2.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 7700X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 17.4% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 7700X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (89.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13850HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 20 cores / 28 threads instead of 8/16. 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 i7-13850HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13850HX	Ryzen 7 7700X
1080p
low	291 FPS	271 FPS
medium	284 FPS	252 FPS
high	229 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	228 FPS
medium	203 FPS	190 FPS
high	159 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	157 FPS
medium	140 FPS	132 FPS
high	108 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13850HX	Ryzen 7 7700X
1080p
low	349 FPS	777 FPS
medium	298 FPS	616 FPS
high	251 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	304 FPS	646 FPS
medium	270 FPS	536 FPS
high	228 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	378 FPS
medium	163 FPS	320 FPS
high	155 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	260 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13850HX	Ryzen 7 7700X
1080p
low	647 FPS	890 FPS
medium	530 FPS	739 FPS
high	467 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	555 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	727 FPS
medium	491 FPS	585 FPS
high	427 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	428 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	501 FPS
medium	373 FPS	416 FPS
high	338 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	314 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13850HX	Ryzen 7 7700X
1080p
low	910 FPS	890 FPS
medium	851 FPS	890 FPS
high	735 FPS	844 FPS
ultra	660 FPS	758 FPS
1440p
low	799 FPS	870 FPS
medium	712 FPS	766 FPS
high	615 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	542 FPS	585 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	576 FPS
medium	497 FPS	516 FPS
high	444 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	405 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13850HX and Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i7-13850HX

The Core i7-13850HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,409 points. Launch price was $428.

Ryzen 7 7700X

The Ryzen 7 7700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,607 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13850HX packs 20 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13850HX has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Core i7-13850HX versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7700X — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7700X (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The Core i7-13850HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7700X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13850HX scores 36,409 against the Ryzen 7 7700X's 35,607 — a 2.2% lead for the Core i7-13850HX. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13850HX vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7700X.

Feature	Core i7-13850HX	Ryzen 7 7700X
Cores / Threads	20 / 28+150%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz	5.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	4.5 GHz+114%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	36,409+2%	35,607
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	20,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,962
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	14,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13850HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7700X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Core i7-13850HX versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7700X — the Core i7-13850HX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13850HX supports up to 192 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13850HX) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 7700X) — the Ryzen 7 7700X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-HX (Core i7-13850HX) and B650,X670,X670E,X870 (Ryzen 7 7700X).

Feature	Core i7-13850HX	Ryzen 7 7700X
Socket	FCBGA1964	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+111900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192	128 GB+69904967%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13850HX) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7700X). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i7-13850HX) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7 7700X) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-13850HX rivals Ryzen 7 8845HS; Ryzen 7 7700X rivals Core i7-13700K.