Intel Core i5-13450HX vs Intel Core i7-13700T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core i7-13700T and the Intel Core i5-13450HX shows a dominant performance profile for the desktop part. Out of 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the i7-13700T secures 16 wins, while the i5-13450HX manages a single victory. This is not a close contest in overall terms, though the one loss for the i7-13700T is notable for its context.

The i5-13450HX wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core, scoring 2503 against 2343, a delta of 6.4% in its favor. This is an interesting result because it is the only test where the mobile chip leads. The Cinebench R15 workload is an older rendering test that can be sensitive to boost behavior and power delivery, and the 55 W base power of the i5-13450HX likely allows it to sustain higher clocks in this specific scenario. Still, it is an isolated outcome.

Every other test falls to the i7-13700T. In single-core workloads, the margin is substantial. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the i7-13700T at 3282 versus 1746, a delta of 88%. That is nearly double the score. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 33.1% lead (330 versus 248), and Cinebench R20 single-core shows an 11.9% lead (1378 versus 1232). The Geekbench results are not part of the head-to-head list, but the pattern is consistent across the recorded Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Multi-core results also favor the i7-13700T, though the margins vary by workload. Cinebench R23 multi-core is the largest multi-threaded gap: 23248 versus 16797, a delta of 38.4%. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows an 11.9% lead (9764 versus 8728). PassMark multi-thread shows a 12.5% lead (28211 versus 25084). PassMark integer math shows a 26.7% lead (105397 versus 83209), and floating-point math shows a 19.7% lead (73928 versus 61776). Prime number finding is a 53% lead (127 versus 83), which is a large relative margin for that specific workload.

Some of the smaller wins are still worth noting. PassMark extended instructions shows only a 1.2% lead (19306 versus 19083), indicating near parity in that test. Data compression is a 7.1% lead (327700 versus 305990), and random string sorting is a 9.4% lead (34939 versus 31940). Data encryption shows a 15.6% lead (19230 versus 16632), and PassMark physics shows a 17.6% lead (1769 versus 1504). Single-thread PassMark results show a 7.5% lead (3821 versus 3553), which is consistent across both recorded single-thread entries.

The average benchmark score for the i7-13700T is 35403, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i5-13450HX averages 34333, in the 84th percentile. The nearest rivals for the i7-13700T include the Intel Core 5 213PE at a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at +0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13600T at +0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at +0.3%. For the i5-13450HX, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at +0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at +0.3%, the AMD EPYC 4244P at +0.3%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H at -0.4%. These placements confirm that the i7-13700T sits at the top of its peer group, while the i5-13450HX is competitive but not class-leading.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T is faster in every recorded single-core test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3282 versus 1746, a lead of 88%. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it leads by 33.1% (330 versus 248), and in Cinebench R20 single-core by 11.9% (1378 versus 1232). PassMark single-thread also favors the i7-13700T at 3821 versus 3553, a 7.5% lead.

Q: Does the i5-13450HX win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes. The i5-13450HX wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with a score of 2503 versus 2343, a 6.4% advantage. This is the only head-to-head test won by the mobile chip.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: The i7-13700T leads in the newer rendering tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 23248 versus 16797, a 38.4% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it leads by 11.9% (9764 versus 8728). The i5-13450HX only wins the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The i7-13700T has an average benchmark score of 35403, while the i5-13450HX averages 34333. The i7-13700T ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and the i5-13450HX ranks in the 84th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i7-13700T has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the i5-13450HX has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. Neither has a recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and use a 10 nm process node from Intel. The die size is identical at 257 mm² for both. The core configurations, however, are different. The i7-13700T has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-13450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both use the same per-core cache sizes: 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache differs, with the i7-13700T carrying 30 MB and the i5-13450HX carrying 20 MB.

The market segments are different. The i7-13700T is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the i5-13450HX is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1964. The integrated graphics also differ: the i7-13700T uses UHD Graphics 770, and the i5-13450HX uses UHD Graphics 710. Both are from the Core 13th Gen series and were released on the same date. The i7-13700T is listed with a part number of none, while the i5-13450HX has the part number SRME8SRMEE. Both have unlocked multipliers. The i7-13700T does not support ECC memory, while the i5-13450HX does support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, CPU only.

The TDP values differ, with the i7-13700T rated at 35 W and the i5-13450HX at 55 W. This is an important architectural distinction because the desktop part achieves higher performance at a lower base power, while the mobile part has a higher base power but fewer cores and threads. The base clocks also differ: the i7-13700T runs at 1400.00 MHz, and the i5-13450HX runs at 2400.00 MHz. The boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for the i7-13700T and 4.60 GHz for the i5-13450HX.

The codenames reflect the platform differences: Raptor Lake-S for the desktop i7-13700T and Raptor Lake-HX for the mobile i5-13450HX. Both are produced by Intel as the foundry. Neither has a recorded transistor count in the database. The memory bandwidth is not recorded for either part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. The i7-13700T has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the i5-13450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 1400.00 MHz for the i7-13700T and 2400.00 MHz for the i5-13450HX. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz and 4.60 GHz, respectively. TDP is 35 W for the i7-13700T and 55 W for the i5-13450HX.

The sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 for the i7-13700T and Intel BGA 1964 for the i5-13450HX. The L3 cache is 30 MB shared for the i7-13700T and 20 MB shared for the i5-13450HX. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for the i7-13700T and UHD Graphics 710 for the i5-13450HX. ECC memory support is false for the i7-13700T and true for the i5-13450HX. The market segment is Desktop for the i7-13700T and Mobile for the i5-13450HX. The i5-13450HX has a part number of SRME8SRMEE, while the i7-13700T has no recorded part number.

The launch MSRP for the i7-13700T is $384. The launch MSRP for the i5-13450HX is $326. Both processors are active in production status. Both have unlocked multipliers. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, CPU only. Both have the same per-core L1 and L2 cache sizes of 80 KB and 2 MB, respectively. Both are on the 10 nm process node with a 257 mm² die size.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-13700T is the clear winner for single-threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The 88% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and the 33.1% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core make it the better choice for applications that rely on per-core performance, such as general desktop responsiveness, legacy software, and lightly threaded productivity tasks. The PassMark single-thread score of 3821 versus 3553 reinforces this, and the 7.5% margin there suggests the gap persists even in mixed workloads.

For multi-threaded productivity, the i7-13700T also leads in most tests. The 38.4% margin in Cinebench R23 multi-core is significant for rendering and content creation. The 26.7% lead in PassMark integer math and the 19.7% lead in floating-point math indicate strong performance in computational tasks. Data encryption at 15.6% and physics at 17.6% are also solid wins. The 53% lead in prime number finding is particularly large, which may matter for certain scientific or cryptographic workloads.

The i5-13450HX wins only in Cinebench R15 multi-core, with a 6.4% margin. This is a narrow win in a legacy benchmark, and it does not translate to any other multi-threaded test. The i5-13450HX may be preferable in scenarios where the older Cinebench R15 workload is representative, or where the mobile platform form factor is required. The 55 W TDP and base clock of 2400.00 MHz suggest it can sustain higher base clocks, but the benchmark data shows this only helps in that single test.

For users choosing between desktop and mobile platforms, the i7-13700T is the stronger performer in 16 of 17 head-to-head tests. The i5-13450HX is not without merit, as it offers ECC memory support and a lower launch MSRP of $326, but the recorded benchmark data places it below the i7-13700T in nearly every measurable performance category. The i7-13700T, with a launch MSRP of $384, delivers substantially higher single-core and multi-core scores, and its 85th percentile ranking versus the i5-13450HX's 84th percentile reflects a consistent advantage across the database's benchmark suite.