Intel Core i7-13700TE vs Intel Core i7-13705H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits these two Raptor Lake parts into two distinct profiles. The Intel Core i7-13700TE wins 8 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-13705H takes 9. The pattern is clear: the 13700TE dominates in Cinebench workloads, while the 13705H counters in most PassMark tests.

In Cinebench, the 13700TE is consistently ahead by nearly the same margin. The multicore results show a 16.9% advantage in Cinebench R15 (1884 vs 1612), Cinebench R20 (7853 vs 6719), and Cinebench R23 (18698 vs 15998). Single-core Cinebench tests tell the same story: 16.7% ahead in R15 (265 vs 227) and 16.9% ahead in both R20 (1108 vs 948) and R23 (2639 vs 2258). These are decisive, uniform wins across the entire Cinebench suite.

The 13705H fights back in PassMark workloads. Its largest margin comes in PassMark physics, where it scores 1854 against 1368, a 26.2% advantage. Data compression also favors the mobile part: 273720 vs 243565, an 11% edge. Extended instructions go to the 13705H by 13% (15810 vs 13750), and find prime numbers shows a 12.9% gap (116 vs 101). Data encryption is 8.1% better (16324 vs 15006), and random string sorting favors the 13705H by 6.8% (29285 vs 27307). The multithread score also goes to the 13705H: 24460 vs 22754, a 7% difference.

The 13700TE still claims several PassMark victories. Integer math goes to the desktop chip by 13.9% (97911 vs 85927), and floating-point math favors it by 5.3% (66421 vs 63064). The single-thread PassMark scores are nearly identical: 3422 for the 13700TE and 3483 for the 13705H, a 1.8% gap that is the smallest margin in the entire comparison.

Overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. The 13705H records an average score of 32076, while the 13700TE sits at 31028, a difference of roughly 3%. Both chips land in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, so they occupy the same performance tier despite their different strengths.

Where Each One Wins

The 13700TE is the clear choice for rendering and CPU-bound content creation. Its Cinebench sweep, with every single-core and multi-core result ahead by roughly 17%, points to superior sustained performance in threaded rendering tasks. The integer math advantage of 13.9% reinforces this, as integer-heavy workloads like video encoding, compilation, and spreadsheet calculations benefit from the desktop part's larger core count and shared cache.

The 13705H wins in data manipulation and encryption. Its 11% lead in data compression and 8.1% lead in data encryption suggest faster handling of compressed archives, database operations, and cryptographic workloads. The 26.2% physics advantage is striking, indicating stronger performance in simulation and physics-based applications, though the exact cause lies in the different core configuration and clock behavior. The 7% multithread win in PassMark, despite the 13700TE having more cores and threads, is notable and suggests the 13705H's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz helps in bursty parallel workloads.

For single-thread responsiveness, the two are effectively tied. The 1.8% PassMark single-thread edge for the 13705H is minor, and the 13700TE actually leads single-core Cinebench by 16.9%. This discrepancy likely stems from different test methodologies, but neither chip has a meaningful claim to being faster in day-to-day single-threaded tasks.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel's Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node, and both are built on the same 257 mm² die size. The similarities end there. The 13700TE is a desktop part with 16 cores and 24 threads, while the 13705H is a mobile part with 14 cores and 20 threads. The 13700TE's base clock is 1100.00 MHz, significantly lower than the 13705H's 2400.00 MHz, but the 13700TE boosts to 4.80 GHz versus the 13705H's 5.00 GHz.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache is 30 MB on the 13700TE and 24 MB on the 13705H. This 6 MB difference in shared cache likely contributes to the 13700TE's stronger Cinebench performance, as more cache can reduce memory latency in multi-threaded rendering.

The thermal design power tells a different story. The 13700TE has a 35 W TDP, while the 13705H has a 45 W TDP. The mobile chip uses more power per the specification, which helps explain its higher boost clock and PassMark wins in bursty workloads. Socket and integration also diverge: the 13700TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the 13705H uses Intel BGA 1744, meaning the desktop chip is socketed while the mobile chip is soldered. PCIe lanes differ as well, with the 13700TE offering Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only) versus the 13705H's Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics separate the two further. The 13700TE carries UHD Graphics 770, while the 13705H has Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and neither supports ECC memory. The release dates match: both launched on January 3, 2023, and both remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 18698 versus the Intel Core i7-13705H's 15998, a 16.9% advantage for the desktop chip.

Q: Does the mobile chip win any PassMark tests?

A: Yes, the 13705H wins 7 of the 11 distinct PassMark tests, including data compression (273720 vs 243565), data encryption (16324 vs 15006), physics (1854 vs 1368), and multithread (24460 vs 22754).

Q: Which chip has more cores and threads?

A: The 13700TE has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the 13705H has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The 13705H boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the 13700TE boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The 13700TE has 30 MB of shared L3 cache, while the 13705H has 24 MB.

Q: Which chip has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The 13705H records an average score of 32076, compared to the 13700TE's 31028, a gap of about 3%.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-13700TE | Intel Core i7-13705H |

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

| Cores | 16 | 14 |

| Threads | 24 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 1100.00 MHz | 2400.00 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-S | Raptor Lake-H |

| L3 Cache | 30 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Part Number | SRMG4 | SRMHV |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $502 |

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice based on workload. For rendering, compilation, and integer-heavy compute tasks, the Intel Core i7-13700TE is the stronger part. Its 16.9% Cinebench lead across every version and its 13.9% integer math advantage make it the pick for multi-threaded desktop workloads, despite its lower boost clock and TDP.

For data compression, encryption, physics simulation, and general PassMark multithread performance, the Intel Core i7-13705H wins. Its 26.2% physics advantage and 11% data compression lead are substantial, and its 5.00 GHz boost clock likely drives these wins. The 13705H also holds a slight overall average score edge (32076 vs 31028), though both sit at the 82nd percentile.

The 13700TE fits a desktop system with Socket 1700 and 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, suited for expandable builds. The 13705H is a mobile BGA part with 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, designed for laptops where the 45 W TDP and Iris Xe graphics matter. Users who prioritize Cinebench-style rendering should take the 13700TE; users who prioritize PassMark physics, compression, and encryption should take the 13705H. Single-thread performance is effectively a wash, so neither chip holds a decisive claim there.