Intel Core i7-1165G7 vs Intel Core i9-13900E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i9-13900E across all eight shared benchmark tests. The i7-1165G7 does not win a single head-to-head comparison. The most lopsided margins appear in the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i9-13900E scores 34244 against 8293 for the i7-1165G7, a delta of -75.8% from the perspective of the i7. That same -75.8% delta repeats in Cinebench R15 multicore, R20 multicore, and R20 singlecore. In Cinebench R15 multicore the numbers are 3451 versus 835, and in R20 multicore they are 14382 versus 3483.

Single-core results are closer but still favor the i9-13900E. Geekbench singlecore shows 1646 for the i9-13900E against 1578 for the i7-1165G7, a delta of only -4.1%. That is the narrowest gap in the entire comparison. Cinebench R23 singlecore is more decisive: 4834 versus 1170, again a -75.8% delta. Cinebench R15 singlecore and R20 singlecore follow the same pattern, with the i9-13900E scoring 487 and 2030 respectively, while the i7-1165G7 manages 117 and 491. The i9-13900E leads by roughly 4x in these single-threaded Cinebench tests.

Geekbench multicore shows a smaller but still substantial advantage: 8337 for the i9-13900E versus 4467 for the i7-1165G7, a -46.4% delta. This indicates that while the i9-13900E dominates in heavily threaded workloads, the gap narrows in lighter multithreaded scenarios. The pattern across all shared tests is consistent: the i9-13900E wins every round, with the smallest margin in Geekbench singlecore and the largest in the Cinebench family.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design eras. The i7-1165G7 uses the Tiger Lake architecture, specifically Tiger Lake-U, built on a 10 nm process with a die size of 144 mm². Its generation is listed as Core i7 (Willow Cove-U). The i9-13900E uses Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-S, also on a 10 nm process but with a larger die size of 257 mm². Its generation is Core i9 (Raptor Lake).

Core counts differ sharply. The i7-1165G7 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i9-13900E has 24 cores and 32 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. Both share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the i7-1165G7 versus 2 MB per core on the i9-13900E. L3 cache is 12 MB shared on the i7-1165G7 versus 36 MB shared on the i9-13900E.

Clock behavior reflects their different market positions. The i7-1165G7 has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i9-13900E has a base clock of 1800.00 MHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i9-13900E runs at a significantly lower base clock but reaches a higher boost frequency. Thermal design power differs as well: 28 W for the i7-1165G7 and 65 W for the i9-13900E.

Memory support is another dividing line. The i7-1165G7 supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X, while the i9-13900E supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. ECC memory support is absent on the i7-1165G7 but present on the i9-13900E. PCIe capabilities differ: the i7-1165G7 offers Gen 4 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the i9-13900E offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics also differ. The i7-1165G7 pairs with Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU, while the i9-13900E includes UHD Graphics 770. The i7-1165G7 uses the Intel BGA 1449 socket and is marked as end-of-life, with a release date of 2020-09-01 and a launch MSRP of $426. The i9-13900E uses Intel Socket 1700, is marked as active production, and has no launch MSRP listed. Its release date is 2023-01-03. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i9-13900E wins every single shared test, and in most cases by a massive margin. Anyone choosing between these two based purely on recorded performance should take the i9-13900E without hesitation. The Cinebench results show a consistent -75.8% delta in favor of the i9-13900E across R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core. That is not a marginal improvement; it is a generational and segment leap.

The i7-1165G7 is a mobile processor, built for the Intel BGA 1449 socket with a 28 W TDP. The i9-13900E is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP. These are different physical platforms, so the socket alone will determine which one fits a given system. But if the platform allows either, the i9-13900E is the clear choice on every metric in the database.

The only area where the i7-1165G7 comes close is Geekbench singlecore, where it trails by just 4.1%. That is a small enough gap that real-world single-threaded tasks may feel similar. However, even there, the i9-13900E still wins. The i7-1165G7's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320, the Intel Core i5-10300H, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, all within 0.5% of its average score. The i9-13900E's nearest rivals, by contrast, include low-power mobile chips like the Intel Core i7-8565U and Intel Core i7-10510U, which is an artifact of the averaging method rather than a statement about its performance class.

FAQ

Q: Which processor scores higher in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900E scores 34244, while the Intel Core i7-1165G7 scores 8293. The i9-13900E leads by a -75.8% delta.

Q: How close is the single-core Geekbench result?

A: The i9-13900E scores 1646 and the i7-1165G7 scores 1578, a gap of only 4.1%. This is the closest result in the entire head-to-head set.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: No. The i9-13900E supports DDR4 and DDR5. The i7-1165G7 supports only DDR4 and LPDDR4X.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The i9-13900E supports ECC memory. The i7-1165G7 does not.

Q: What is the core count difference?

A: The i7-1165G7 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The i9-13900E has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i9-13900E boosts to 5.20 GHz. The i7-1165G7 boosts to 4.70 GHz. The i7-1165G7 has a higher base clock at 2.80 GHz versus 1800.00 MHz for the i9-13900E.

Where Each One Wins

The i9-13900E wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. There is no test where the i7-1165G7 comes out ahead. The strongest case for the i9-13900E is in multi-threaded rendering and compute workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34244 is more than four times the i7-1165G7's 8293. Cinebench R20 multicore tells the same story: 14382 versus 3483. For anyone running CPU-bound production tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or scientific computation, the i9-13900E is the only rational pick from this data.

The i7-1165G7's best relative showing is in Geekbench singlecore, where it trails by only 4.1%. This suggests that in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks, the two processors may feel closer in everyday use. But even that scenario still favors the i9-13900E. The i7-1165G7 also has a much lower TDP at 28 W versus 65 W, which matters for mobile or compact builds where heat and power draw are constrained. Its smaller die size of 144 mm² versus 257 mm² and its mobile socket (Intel BGA 1449) make it the appropriate choice for thin-and-light laptops, assuming the platform is fixed.

The i9-13900E brings additional platform advantages beyond raw speed: PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 4 lanes, DDR5 support, ECC memory support, and a larger 36 MB L3 cache. These features make it suitable for workstation-class desktop builds where memory reliability and high-bandwidth I/O matter. The i7-1165G7, with its 12 MB L3 cache and older PCIe generation, is better understood as a competent mobile chip that is now end-of-life. The production status field confirms this: the i7-1165G7 is end-of-life, while the i9-13900E is active.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every key specification. Core count: 4 cores and 8 threads on the i7-1165G7 versus 24 cores and 32 threads on the i9-13900E. Base clock: 2.80 GHz on the i7-1165G7 versus 1800.00 MHz on the i9-13900E. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz on the i7-1165G7 versus 5.20 GHz on the i9-13900E. TDP: 28 W versus 65 W. Socket: Intel BGA 1449 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Cache differs at every level except L1. L1 is 80 KB per core on both. L2 is 1.25 MB per core on the i7-1165G7 versus 2 MB per core on the i9-13900E. L3 is 12 MB shared versus 36 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 and LPDDR4X on the i7-1165G7 versus DDR4 and DDR5 on the i9-13900E. ECC memory: false on the i7-1165G7, true on the i9-13900E. PCIe: Gen 4 with 4 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes, both CPU only.

Integrated graphics: Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU on the i7-1165G7 versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-13900E. Process node is nominally the same at 10 nm for both, but die size differs: 144 mm² versus 257 mm². Market segment: mobile versus desktop. Production status: end-of-life versus active. Release dates: 2020-09-01 versus 2023-01-03. The i7-1165G7 has a launch MSRP of $426; the i9-13900E has none listed. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are SRK02 for the i7-1165G7 and SRMG2 for the i9-13900E.