FPSVersusCore i7-13700K vs Core i9-13980HX
Performance score
Core i9-13980HX is 8% faster than Core i7-13700K by our estimate.
Different sockets (LGA1700 and FCBGA1964) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i7-13700K | Core i9-13980HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 63.13 | 67.93 |
| Ranking position | 27 | 21 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | 55.39 | no data |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 26.39 | 64.55 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |
| Release date | 2022-10-20 | Q1 2023 |
| Launch price | $409 | no data |
Specifications
| Core i7-13700K | Core i9-13980HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| P + E cores | 8 + 8 | 8 + 16 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB |
| Process node | Intel 7 | Intel 7 |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics (13th Gen) |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i7-13700K | Core i9-13980HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1964 |
| TDP | 125 W | 55 W |
| Max temperature | 100 °C | 100 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i7-13700K | Core i9-13980HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| PCI Express version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Pros and cons
Core i7-13700K
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Core i9-13980HX
- 8% higher overall score
- 4% faster single core
- more cores: 24 vs 16
- more threads: 32 vs 24
- bigger L3 cache: 36 MB vs 30 MB
- lower TDP: 55 W vs 125 W
- newer: released in 2023
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