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 i7-13700H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (96EU), while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 52.1 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($502 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $202 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $502 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 52.1 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $502 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,140).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700H

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (96EU), while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $202 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $502 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 52.1 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $502 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 52.1 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($502 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,140).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700H better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?

Yes. Core i7-13700H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 30.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% better 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 30.7% 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 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Core i7-13700H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-13700H is 67.3% more expensive on MSRP at $502 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 30.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is also 66.8% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 52.1 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13700H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 7 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	301 FPS	159 FPS
medium	277 FPS	131 FPS
high	233 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	140 FPS
medium	199 FPS	113 FPS
high	162 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	78 FPS
medium	138 FPS	68 FPS
high	107 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	654 FPS	511 FPS
medium	569 FPS	431 FPS
high	468 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	611 FPS	431 FPS
medium	520 FPS	377 FPS
high	430 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	267 FPS
medium	314 FPS	236 FPS
high	291 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	654 FPS	649 FPS
medium	654 FPS	529 FPS
high	654 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	613 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	654 FPS	543 FPS
medium	654 FPS	449 FPS
high	588 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	595 FPS	396 FPS
medium	494 FPS	320 FPS
high	442 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	654 FPS	651 FPS
medium	654 FPS	651 FPS
high	654 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	654 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	654 FPS	651 FPS
medium	654 FPS	651 FPS
high	654 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	597 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	628 FPS	526 FPS
medium	558 FPS	473 FPS
high	502 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	432 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700H and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13700H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-13700H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-13700H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700H scores 26,140 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-13700H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+9%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz+42%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	26,140	26,054
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,101	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,279	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,208	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700H) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845). The Core i7-13700H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i7-13700H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700H launched at $502 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($502 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is $202 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700H delivers 52.1 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 the 50.1% better value option.