Intel Core i7-13700HX | Apple M3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-13700HX and the Apple M3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-13700HX 16 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Apple M3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 13000H (26) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
13 | Generation | 3 |
Raptor Lake H | Architecture | M3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 |
Intel Core i7-14700HX | Successor | Apple M4 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-13700HX is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (5.00 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-13700HX | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
1.50 GHz (3.70 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i7-13700HX | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | Apple M3 (10 Core) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
13 | GPU Generation | 3 |
10 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
32 | Compute units | 160 |
256 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | Apple M3 (10 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-13700HX, while the Apple M3 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-13700HX | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-13700HX has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 is 22 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-13700HX | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
157 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
86 W | TDP up | -- |
45 W | TDP down | 15 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-13700HX has 54.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple M3 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-13700HX | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
10 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
BGA 1744 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
500 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.55 GHz |
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Apple M3
Apple M3 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
2.10 GHz |
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Apple M3
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
Intel Core i7-13700HX
16C 24T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-13700HX | Apple M3 |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2023) |