Intel Core 7 240H vs Intel Core i7-13705H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-13705H wins 10 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 240H wins 7. This gives the Core i7-13705H a majority advantage in the recorded tests.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-13705H has an average benchmark score of 32,076, while the Intel Core 7 240H scores 31,483. The Core i7-13705H sits 1.9% higher, though both processors land at the 82nd percentile when ranked against all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the most significant single-core performance gap between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i7-13705H leads by 31.4%, scoring 2,258 versus 1,719 for the Core 7 240H. This is the largest single-core margin recorded in the head-to-head data.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 7 240H show its largest advantage?

A: The Core 7 240H's biggest win comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 2,360 against the Core i7-13705H's 1,612, a 31.7% advantage. It also leads by 21.5% in both Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core tests.

Q: Do both processors share the same launch MSRP?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i7-13705H and the Intel Core 7 240H carry a launch MSRP of $502. The release dates differ, with the Core i7-13705H launching on January 3, 2023, and the Core 7 240H launching on December 17, 2024.

Q: What do the nearest rival comparisons show for each processor?

A: The Core i7-13705H's closest rival is the Intel Core i5-14450HX, with a 0.1% delta. The Core 7 240H's closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 3 205, with a 0% delta. Both processors sit within a narrow performance band against their nearest competitors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same foundational architecture, both built on Raptor Lake and using the Raptor Lake-H codename. The manufacturing process is identical at 10 nm, and both are produced by Intel. However, the Core 7 240H carries a generation label of Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh), indicating a later revision of the same design family.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Intel Core i7-13705H offers 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 7 240H provides 10 cores and 16 threads. This gives the Core i7-13705H a 40% advantage in core count and a 25% advantage in thread count, which helps explain its dominance in several multi-threaded workloads.

Clock speeds favor the Core 7 240H. Its base clock runs at 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the Core i7-13705H's 2.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The Core 7 240H thus offers higher frequency headroom, which contributes to its wins in single-threaded and lightly threaded tests.

Cache hierarchies are identical in structure. Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is listed at 257 mm² for the Core i7-13705H, while no die size is recorded for the Core 7 240H.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The Core i7-13705H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the Core 7 240H features Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units. This is a notable reduction for the newer part.

Memory support is identical: both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and neither supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity matches as well, with Gen 5 and 8 lanes available from the CPU. Both processors use the Intel BGA 1744 socket, are classified as mobile parts, and remain in active production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a split personality between these two processors. The Core 7 240H dominates in the Cinebench R15 and R20 suites, while the Core i7-13705H takes the newer R23 tests and the majority of PassMark workloads.

Starting with the Core 7 240H's wins, the Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows its largest margin at 31.7% ahead, scoring 2,360 versus 1,612. The single-core R15 result is closer, with the Core 7 240H ahead by 8.8% at 249 versus 227. In Cinebench R20, the Core 7 240H posts identical 21.5% advantages in both multi-core and single-core, scoring 8,562 versus 6,719 and 1,208 versus 948 respectively.

The Core 7 240H also wins the PassMark single-thread test by 7.9%, scoring 3,782 versus 3,483. In PassMark extended instructions, it leads by 6.4% with 16,897 against 15,810. These results align with its higher clock speeds and indicate stronger performance in instruction-heavy and single-threaded tasks.

The Core i7-13705H counters with the Cinebench R23 multi-core win at 15,998 versus 15,764, a 1.5% margin. More impressively, it takes the R23 single-core test by 31.4%, scoring 2,258 versus 1,719. This is its largest victory and a significant reversal of the single-core trend seen in older Cinebench versions.

In the PassMark suite, the Core i7-13705H wins 8 of 10 tests. It leads data compression by 0.7% (273,720 versus 271,774), data encryption by 7.7% (16,324 versus 15,155), find prime numbers by 13.7% (116 versus 102), floating point math by 7.1% (63,064 versus 58,905), and integer math by 6.9% (85,927 versus 80,396). It also wins multithread by 2% (24,460 versus 23,975), physics by 7.6% (1,854 versus 1,723), and random string sorting by 1.5% (29,285 versus 28,866).

The pattern is clear: the Core 7 240H excels in the Cinebench R15 and R20 workloads and single-thread PassMark tests, while the Core i7-13705H dominates the R23 suite and most PassMark computational workloads. The extra cores and threads of the Core i7-13705H appear to pay dividends in sustained multi-threaded tasks, despite the Core 7 240H's higher clock speeds.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-13705H | Intel Core 7 240H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 14 | 10 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| Generation | Core i7 (Raptor Lake-H) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | Not recorded |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Iris Xe Graphics 64EU |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2024-12-17 |

| Part Number | SRMHV | SRQ6TQ5ML |

Shared specifications include the 45 W TDP, Intel BGA 1744 socket, 10 nm process node, 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 cache per core, 24 MB shared L3 cache, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, no ECC support, Gen 5 PCIe with 8 lanes, mobile market segment, active production status, $502 launch MSRP, and locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct usage profiles. For users prioritizing Cinebench R15 and R20 performance, the Intel Core 7 240H is the clear choice, with margins of 31.7% and 21.5% respectively. Its higher clock speeds and newer generation label make it competitive in those specific workloads.

For broader computational workloads, the Intel Core i7-13705H holds the advantage. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a substantial resource pool, reflected in wins across PassMark integer math, floating point math, data encryption, and physics tests. The 31.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is particularly notable, showing that the older part retains strength even in single-threaded scenarios.

The overall average benchmark scores are close, with the Core i7-13705H at 32,076 and the Core 7 240H at 31,483. Both sit at the 82nd percentile, meaning either processor places users in respectable company. The nearest rival data reinforces this parity: the Core i7-13705H trades blows with the Core i5-14450HX and Core i5-14400 within 0.1%, while the Core 7 240H matches the Core Ultra 3 205 exactly.

Users who run older Cinebench versions or single-threaded PassMark workloads should lean toward the Core 7 240H. Users who need strong multi-threaded compute, particularly in integer and floating point math, encryption, or physics simulations, will find the Core i7-13705H the better fit from the recorded data. The launch MSRP is identical at $502, so the decision rests entirely on workload characteristics rather than cost.