Intel Core i7-13700T vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins the majority of head-to-head tests, taking 14 of 17 comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-13700T wins only 3. However, the margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

In the Cinebench suite, the Core Ultra 5 336H is consistently ahead, but by a narrow margin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2418 against the i7-13700T's 2343, a 3.1% advantage. The single-core R15 result shows the same pattern: 341 versus 330, again a 3.2% edge. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Ultra 5 posts 10076 versus 9764 in multicore and 1422 versus 1378 in single-core, both 3.1% wins. Cinebench R23 continues the trend: 23991 versus 23248 in multicore and 3387 versus 3282 in single-core, with the same 3.1% delta. These results indicate that while the Ultra 5 is faster in rendering workloads, the gap is consistent and modest rather than transformative.

The Passmark suite reveals where the i7-13700T strikes back. Its largest victory comes in integer math, where it scores 105397 against the Ultra 5's 62070, a massive 69.8% advantage. This is the single biggest delta in either direction across all tests. The i7 also wins data compression with 327700 versus 280340, a 16.9% lead, and random string sorting with 34939 versus 34402, a slim 1.6% margin. These wins suggest the i7's architecture handles certain computational patterns with far greater efficiency.

The Ultra 5 dominates several specialized Passmark tests. Its most striking win is in find prime numbers, scoring 299 against the i7's 127, a 57.5% advantage. Extended instructions show a 21.3% lead (24542 versus 19306), and physics tests reveal a 34% gap (2682 versus 1769). Floating point math goes to the Ultra 5 at 82415 versus 73928, a 10.3% margin, and data encryption shows a 9.7% edge (21291 versus 19230). In multithread performance, the Ultra 5 barely edges ahead at 28545 versus 28211, only 1.2%. Single-thread tests favor the Ultra 5 at 4013 versus 3821, a 4.8% advantage.

Overall average benchmark scores place the i7-13700T at 35403 against the Ultra 5's 34485. The i7 sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ultra 5 is at the 84th. The nearest rivals for the i7 include the Intel Core 5 213PE (0.1% higher average score), Intel Core i7-12700KF (0.1% lower), and Intel Core i5-13600T (0.3% lower). The Ultra 5's closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-13700HX (0.2% higher), Intel Core i5-13450HX (0.4% lower), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (0.7% lower), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.8% lower). These proximity figures show both chips landing in a crowded performance band.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different Intel design eras. The i7-13700T uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node, with the codename Raptor Lake-S. It is a desktop part with a 35 W TDP. The Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm process, with the codename Panther Lake and the Panther Lake-H generation label. It is a mobile part with a 25 W TDP. The process node difference alone, 10 nm versus 3 nm, explains much of the efficiency and clock behavior.

Both chips feature 16 cores, but their thread counts diverge. The i7-13700T supports 24 threads, indicating a hybrid core arrangement with performance and efficiency cores. The Ultra 5 336H has only 16 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. This explains why the i7 wins integer math by such a large margin: more threads can process parallel integer operations more effectively, even if each individual core is slower.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The i7 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 18 MB of shared L3. The smaller L3 on the Ultra 5 is notable, though its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches may compensate in certain workloads.

Base and boost clocks favor the Ultra 5 in base frequency (1.90 GHz versus 1.40 GHz) but the i7 in boost (4.90 GHz versus 4.60 GHz). The i7 has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ultra 5 is locked. Memory support also differs: the i7 accepts DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Ultra 5 has a rated memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, a figure not listed for the i7. PCIe lanes differ as well: the i7 offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes, the Ultra 5 offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes.

Integrated graphics are another point of divergence. The i7 pairs with UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. The i7 uses Intel Socket 1700, whereas the Ultra 5 uses Intel BGA 2540, reflecting its soldered mobile design. The i7's die size is listed at 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Ultra 5.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-13700T is the clear choice for integer-heavy workloads. Its 69.8% advantage in integer math is the defining performance gap between these two chips. Data compression also favors the i7 by 16.9%, making it suitable for file archiving, database operations, and similar tasks that rely on compression algorithms. Random string sorting gives the i7 a smaller but still positive 1.6% edge, suggesting mild superiority in sorting tasks.

The Ultra 5 336H wins across almost every other domain. Prime number finding, a test sensitive to certain instruction patterns, shows a 57.5% advantage for the Ultra 5. Extended instructions, which measure SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, favor the Ultra 5 by 21.3%. Physics simulations run 34% faster on the Ultra 5. Floating point math is 10.3% faster, and data encryption is 9.7% faster. Even in general multithread performance, the Ultra 5 leads by 1.2%, and in single-thread tests it leads by 4.8%.

For content creation and rendering, the Cinebench results give a consistent 3.1% edge to the Ultra 5 across all versions and both single and multicore tests. This makes the Ultra 5 the better option for 3D rendering, video encoding, and other Cinebench-style workloads. The i7 cannot match the Ultra 5 in any rendering metric.

The overall average benchmark score slightly favors the i7 at 35403 versus 34485, but this is a narrow 2.7% difference. The i7's percentile ranking of 85 versus the Ultra 5's 84 also reflects near-parity in overall standing. Neither chip is dramatically faster in aggregate; they excel in different task categories.

The Verdict

Pick the Intel Core i7-13700T if your workloads are dominated by integer math, data compression, or sorting operations. The 69.8% lead in integer math and 16.9% lead in data compression are decisive advantages that no other test reverses. The i7 also has an unlocked multiplier and a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which may appeal to users who want headroom for manual tuning. Its 24 threads provide a structural advantage for highly parallel integer workloads that can exploit additional thread contexts.

Pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H if you need balanced performance across rendering, physics, encryption, and specialized instruction workloads. The 3.1% Cinebench advantage across the board, 34% physics lead, 21.3% extended instructions lead, and 57.5% prime number lead make it the more versatile performer. Its 3 nm process node and 25 W TDP also indicate a more power-efficient design, which matters for mobile systems. The Ultra 5's integrated Xe3 Graphics may also offer stronger iGPU performance than the i7's UHD Graphics 770, though the data pack does not include iGPU benchmarks.

For general-purpose use, the Ultra 5 is the safer recommendation. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, including all Cinebench benchmarks and the majority of Passmark tests. The i7's three wins are concentrated in specific niches, and while two of those wins are large, they do not compensate for the breadth of the Ultra 5's advantages. The overall average score difference (35403 versus 34485) is small enough that real-world performance will depend heavily on specific software, but the Ultra 5's wider win profile gives it more consistent performance across varied tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins all single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 3387 versus 3282, a 3.1% advantage. Passmark single-thread shows 4013 versus 3821, a 4.8% edge.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multithreaded rendering?

A: The Ultra 5 336H leads in every Cinebench multicore test by 3.1%. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 23991 against the i7-13700T's 23248.

Q: What is the i7-13700T's biggest advantage?

A: Integer math. The i7 scores 105397 versus 62070, a 69.8% lead that is the largest delta in any test between the two processors.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 336H support more threads than the i7-13700T?

A: No. The i7-13700T has 24 threads, while the Ultra 5 336H has 16 threads. Both have 16 cores.

Q: Which processor is more efficient based on the data?

A: The Ultra 5 336H has a 25 W TDP compared to the i7's 35 W TDP, and it uses a 3 nm process node versus 10 nm. It achieves higher scores in most tests despite the lower power envelope.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to each chip in the database?

A: The i7-13700T's closest rival is the Intel Core 5 213PE, which scores 0.1% higher on average. The Ultra 5 336H's closest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700HX, which scores 0.2% higher on average.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-13700T | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |

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

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Panther Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-S | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Core i7 (Raptor Lake) | Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.40 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 25 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 30 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2026-01-04 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not listed |

| Part Number | Not listed | SA4RD |