Core i5-13420H vs Core i7-13700H: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Intel Core i7-13700H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +59.7%Intel Core i7-13700H leads in this scenario (up to 59.7% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i5-13420H is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Core i7-13700H is better4
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 42.1% faster178 samples/min vs 125 samples/min
Cores 6 more14 (6P + 8E) vs 8 (4P + 4E)
Threads 8 more20 vs 12
L3 cache 12 MB more24 MB vs 12 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 42.1%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i5-13420H125 samples/minCore i7-13700H177.6 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 125B · 1780200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core i7-13700H is ahead by 42.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i5-13420H
125 samples/min · community measurement, sample 46 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 46 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 107.22–140.7; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-08-10; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · Intel Core i7-13700H
177.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 37 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 37 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 140.52–194.2; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-03-05; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (4)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 123 | 196.4 | B +59.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 115.2 | 182 | B +57.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 121.3 | 162.3 | B +33.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 124.9 | 167.9 | B +34.4% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (11)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 136.7 | 189.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 122.1 | 177 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 153.4 | 158.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 151.1 | 240.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 113.7 | 217.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 131.3 | 180.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 48.7 | 112.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 102.9 | 180.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 75.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 249.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 220 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i5-13420H | B · Core i7-13700H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 8 (4P + 4E) | 14 (6P + 8E) | B: 6 more |
| Threads | 12 | 20 | B: 8 more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz | B: 0.4 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB | B: 12 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA1744 | equal |
| Process node | Intel 7 | Intel 7 | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x | equal |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,200 MT/s | 5,200 MT/s | equal |
| Max memory capacity | 96 GB | 96 GB | equal |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0, 28 lanes | PCIe 5.0, 28 lanes | equal |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (13th gen) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible) | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 45 W | 45 W | equal |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 115 W | 115 W | equal |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 35 W | 35 W | equal |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A8 (4P + 4E)
B14 (6P + 8E)
B: 6 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B20
B: 8 moreMax clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.6 GHz
B5 GHz
B: 0.4 GHz more
Cache
L3 cache
A12 MB
B24 MB
B: 12 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1744
BFCBGA1744
equalProcess node
AIntel 7
BIntel 7
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x
BDDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5/x
equalMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A5,200 MT/s
B5,200 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A96 GB
B96 GB
equalPCI Express
APCIe 5.0, 28 lanes
BPCIe 5.0, 28 lanes
equalIntegrated graphics
AIntel UHD Graphics (13th gen)
BIntel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible)
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A45 W
B45 W
equalMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A115 W
B115 W
equalMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A35 W
B35 W
equalThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i5-13420H and Intel Core i7-13700H fit the same motherboard?
Both CPUs use the FCBGA1744 socket. Support on a specific board depends on the chipset and BIOS version, so check the board maker’s CPU support list.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i5-13420H and Intel Core i7-13700H have?
Intel Core i5-13420H: 8 cores / 12 threads. Intel Core i7-13700H: 14 cores / 20 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i5-13420H: Intel UHD Graphics (13th gen). Intel Core i7-13700H: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (eligible).
Which is faster: Intel Core i5-13420H or Intel Core i7-13700H?
Intel Core i7-13700H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
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Data sources (2)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-13420H, specifications of Intel Core i7-13700Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.