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Intel Core i7-13620H

24,911 Benchmark Score
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38,135 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i7-13620H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

This mobile pairing combines Intel's 13th-generation Raptor Lake-H silicon with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace flagship laptop GPU, landing in the 79th percentile overall among all tested component combinations. The CPU holds a 77th percentile position against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 81st percentile against all graphics cards, making this a high-end laptop configuration that prioritizes graphics throughput slightly over computational muscle. The data shows a balanced platform where the RTX 4080 Mobile's 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth can feed a fast 10-core, 16-thread processor without obvious starvation, though the CPU's multi-threaded scores reveal it is not the absolute top of the mobile heap.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13620H is a 10-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundries. Its hybrid design pairs performance and efficiency cores, with a 2.40 GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.90 GHz under load. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 pool, which is substantial for mobile parts and helps feed the high boost clocks. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, giving laptop designers flexibility in memory selection, and it exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes for high-speed storage and peripherals. Integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present for basic display output, though the discrete RTX 4080 Mobile handles all demanding graphics work.

Benchmark results paint a clear picture of the CPU's capabilities. In Cinebench R23, the i7-13620H scores 15,176 in multi-core and 1,833 in single-core; the multi-core figure is roughly 8.3 times the single-core score, indicating excellent scaling across the 16 threads. The 3DMark thread scaling tests show a similar pattern: 1,008 single-thread, 3,621 at 4 threads, 5,443 at 8 threads, and 7,056 at 16 threads, with the max-thread score reaching 7,178. This progression reveals that performance gains continue beyond 8 threads but at a diminishing rate — the jump from 8 to 16 threads adds about 29% more score, whereas the jump from 4 to 8 threads adds about 50%. Real-world implications: applications that use 8 or fewer threads will see strong performance, while heavily threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering will tap into the full 16-thread capacity with only modest additional gains beyond 8 cores.

The PassMark suite reinforces this profile. The multithread score of 24,192 is nearly 6.7 times the single-thread score of 3,589, and integer math hits 80,948 while floating-point math reaches 59,762. Data compression scores 281,335, which is a strong result for archival and file-transfer tasks. The extended instructions score of 17,513 suggests solid AVX-512 or similar vector processing capability, useful for scientific computing and encryption workloads. Data encryption scores 15,568, and the find-prime-numbers test returns only 99, indicating this CPU is not optimized for that specific integer-heavy pattern. The 77th percentile ranking places it above the majority of all CPUs, and the average benchmark score of 24,911 puts it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i7-11850H (24,935, 0.1% slower), the Intel Core 5 210H (24,872, 0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24,964, 0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24,822, 0.4% faster). These deltas are negligible, meaning the i7-13620H trades blows with both previous-generation Intel and current AMD parts within a 1% band.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13620H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile package — it is not user-replaceable or upgradeable in any conventional sense. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and the choice between memory generations will affect bandwidth-sensitive workloads, though the FACT PACK does not specify a bandwidth figure. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, which is reserved for the primary GPU or NVMe storage, while the RTX 4080 Mobile uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. ECC memory is not supported, so this platform targets consumer and prosumer workloads rather than mission-critical server tasks.

The CPU's thermal design power is 45 W, and the GPU's TDP is 110 W, totaling 155 W for the two primary components alone. The FACT PACK lists no suggested PSU wattage, but a laptop's power adapter must supply the combined load plus the rest of the system, so a robust high-wattage AC adapter is implied. Because both the CPU and GPU are soldered on the motherboard with no power connectors on the GPU (it draws power through the board), any upgrade path is effectively closed — buyers should purchase the configuration they intend to keep. The only realistic upgrades after purchase are RAM (up to the dual-channel maximum supported by the memory controller) and storage (via PCIe Gen 5 or Gen 4 M.2 slots). The production status is Active for both components, meaning replacement parts and service availability are current. The CPU launched on January 3, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $502, and the GPU launched one day earlier on January 2, 2023, though no MSRP is listed for the GPU.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors packed into a 294 mm² die — a transistor density of 121.8 million per square millimeter. The chip, designated AD104, operates at a base clock of 1290 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz or 18 Gbps effective. The 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer sits on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 7,424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, along with 58 ray-tracing cores and 232 tensor cores for accelerated RT and AI workloads. Pixel fill rate is 133.2 GPixel/s, texture fill rate is 386.3 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute reaches 24.72 TFLOPS with FP16 at the same 24.72 TFLOPS rate, indicating a 1:1 ratio rather than a doubled half-precision throughput.

The benchmark scores place this GPU in the 81st percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,135. The PassMark G3D score of 24,926 is the headline result, indicating strong DirectX 11 and 12 gaming performance. DirectX 12 scores 96, DirectX 11 scores 244, DirectX 10 scores 157, and DirectX 9 scores 286 — the lower DirectX 12 number likely reflects the test's specific workload rather than a weakness, since modern games use DX12 heavily and the GPU is Ada Lovelace-class. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 159,575 and Vulkan score of 145,807 both indicate robust compute performance for non-gaming workloads. The GPU compute score on PassMark is 11,191, which is moderate relative to the G3D score, suggesting the GPU excels at graphics rather than raw compute. The G2D score of 929 is basic, as expected for a discrete laptop GPU.

The nearest rivals show an interesting competitive landscape. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 scores 38,299, which is 0.4% higher — a statistically insignificant margin. The RTX 5080 Mobile scores 38,349, 0.6% higher, meaning the previous-generation flagship is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the newer part. The NVIDIA RTX 4070 (desktop) scores 37,648, which is 1.3% lower, and the NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37,628, also 1.3% lower. This places the RTX 4080 Mobile in a dead heat with a low-end mobile chip, the newest mobile flagship, a desktop mid-ranger, and a data-center inference card — the average score masks the fact that the RTX 4080 Mobile's 12 GB VRAM and RT cores are far more capable in modern games than an MX570.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080 Mobile's 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 432 GB/s memory bandwidth position it for 1440p high-refresh gaming, and the CPU's single-thread score of 1,833 in Cinebench R23 ensures the processor can feed frames quickly. The 81st GPU percentile supports this verdict, though the exact FPS data is not measured for this pairing.

Streaming: The 232 tensor cores enable NVIDIA's DLSS and broadcast features, which offload AI upscaling and noise reduction from the CPU. The CPU's 16 threads handle encoding overhead, with a PassMark multithread score of 24,192, though the integrated UHD Graphics 770 is insufficient for encoding — the GPU's NVENC on Ada Lovelace would handle this.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,176 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 159,575 both contribute to timeline rendering and effect processing. The 12 GB VRAM holds large preview buffers, and the 432 GB/s bandwidth moves frames efficiently.

3D rendering: The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 7,178 indicates strong multi-threaded CPU rendering, while the GPU's 24.72 TFLOPS supports GPU-accelerated renderers. The 58 RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders, and the 12 GB VRAM accommodates complex scenes.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 281,335 speeds up build tools and package managers, and the extended instructions score of 17,513 helps with code compilation. The 16 threads handle parallel builds well, and the 24 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3,589 on PassMark and 1,008 on 3DMark single-thread handle everyday tasks with headroom, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 can drive displays when the discrete GPU is idle, saving power. The 45 W TDP is modest for a high-performance laptop.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 24,911, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU's average benchmark score is 38,135, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 79, reflecting a system that is above average in both components but not top-tier in either. The CPU's best result is the PassMark multithread score of 24,192, which is 6.7 times its single-thread score of 3,589, while the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,176 is 8.3 times the single-core score of 1,833. The 3DMark thread scaling shows the CPU reaches 7,056 at 16 threads, only 1.7% below its max-thread score of 7,178, indicating the 16-thread configuration is fully utilized.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 24,926 is the strongest graphics result, and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 159,575 is 9.4% higher than the Vulkan score of 145,807, hinting that OpenCL-optimized applications may perform better than Vulkan compute. The DirectX 12 score of 96 is the lowest among the DirectX tests, which is counterintuitive for a modern GPU but likely reflects the test's specific draw-call patterns rather than a real-world deficiency. The GPU compute score of 11,191 is only 45% of the G3D score, showing the GPU is more graphics-focused than compute-focused.

The nearest rival comparisons show the CPU is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.1% slower), Intel Core 5 210H (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (0.2% slower), and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (0.4% faster) — a four-way tie within 0.6%. The GPU is similarly clustered, with the MX570 0.4% higher, the RTX 5080 Mobile 0.6% higher, and the RTX 4070 and Tesla P4 both 1.3% lower. This means the pairing's 79th combined percentile is driven by the individual component positions rather than any synergy or deficit.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets mobile users who need high-end graphics performance without the absolute top-tier CPU. Gamers at 1440p resolution will benefit most, since the RTX 4080 Mobile's 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth are well-suited for high-detail textures and modern rendering techniques, and the CPU's 77th percentile ensures no major bottleneck at this resolution. Content creators working with 4K video or complex 3D scenes will find the GPU's 58 RT cores and 24.72 TFLOPS useful for ray-traced previews and GPU rendering, while the CPU's 16 threads handle encoding and asset management. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the PassMark data compression score of 281,335 and the extended instructions score of 17,513, which accelerate build and analysis tools — the 24 MB L3 cache is particularly helpful for iterative compilation.

Students in engineering or data science programs will benefit from the CPU's 77th percentile and the GPU's 81st percentile, which together handle MATLAB, Python, and CAD workloads with ease, and the 45 W CPU TDP means battery life remains reasonable for campus use. Small business workstations running virtualization, financial modeling, or design software will find the 16 threads and 12 GB VRAM sufficient for multi-tasking, though the soldered BGA 1744 socket means the configuration is fixed at purchase — there is no upgrade path for the CPU or GPU, so buyers should spec the system for their expected multi-year needs. The CPU's launch MSRP of $502 indicates a premium mobile processor, but the FACT PACK provides no pricing for the GPU, so total system cost cannot be assessed.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a system where the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peer group. The GPU's 81st percentile is four points higher than the CPU's 77th percentile, and the combined percentile of 79 sits between them, suggesting the CPU is the limiting factor in some workloads. In gaming at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-thread score of 1,833 in Cinebench R23 could cap frame rates before the GPU reaches its full potential, especially in esports titles that favor high IPC over multi-threading. At 1440p and above, the GPU's 432 GB/s bandwidth and 24.72 TFLOPS become the primary constraint, and the CPU's 16 threads are sufficient to keep up.

In multi-threaded workloads like 3D rendering, the CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 7,178 and PassMark multithread score of 24,192 will process CPU-based rendering tasks, but the GPU's OpenCL score of 159,575 means GPU-accelerated rendering will finish faster, shifting the bottleneck to the GPU's 12 GB VRAM for very large scenes. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 creates a potential platform bottleneck — if a laptop ships with DDR4, the memory bandwidth may not fully feed the CPU's 8-lane PCIe Gen 5 interface, though the FACT PACK does not specify bandwidth figures to quantify this. The GPU's 110 W TDP exceeds the CPU's 45 W TDP by 2.4 times, and the combined 155 W thermal load means laptops with this pairing require robust cooling; sustained loads may cause thermal throttling, which would appear as reduced benchmark scores in longer runs.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13620H better than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical — the i7-13620H scores 24,911 versus the Ryzen 9 5900HX's 24,822, a 0.4% difference in favor of the Intel part. This is within measurement noise, so neither CPU has a meaningful performance advantage.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 Mobile have, and is it enough for modern gaming?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for high-detail textures at 1440p and most 4K workloads, though some ultra-high-resolution texture packs may exceed 12 GB.

Q: Can this laptop handle ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 4080 Mobile has 58 dedicated ray-tracing cores built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, and the 232 tensor cores support DLSS for AI-accelerated ray-traced performance. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking confirms strong RT capability.

Q: What is the CPU's memory and PCIe support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes for CPU-attached devices. The GPU uses a separate PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

Q: Are the benchmark scores measured or estimated?

A: The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU-GPU combination, so all frame rate figures in this analysis are estimated from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores. The component scores are measured benchmarks, but the combined FPS is an estimate.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 Mobile compare to the RTX 5080 Mobile?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly the same: the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38,135, and the RTX 5080 Mobile scores 38,349, a 0.6% difference in favor of the newer part. Both GPUs sit within the same performance tier.

Q: What is the production status and release date for these components?

A: Both the CPU and GPU have an Active production status. The CPU was released on January 3, 2023, and the GPU was released on January 2, 2023.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for the Intel Core i7-13620H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. Therefore, all frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores, and the figures should be treated as approximations rather than verified results. The GPU's 81st percentile and 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 compute suggest strong 1440p performance, while the CPU's 77th percentile and single-thread score of 1,833 in Cinebench R23 indicate it can drive high frame rates in CPU-bound titles.

For esports games like Counter-Strike or Valorant, the CPU's 4.90 GHz boost clock and 1,008 3DMark single-thread score would likely push frame rates well above 200 FPS at 1080p, though the GPU would not be the limiting factor. In AAA single-player games at 1440p ultra settings, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth should sustain 100-144 FPS in most titles, with the CPU's 16 threads handling background tasks. At 4K, the GPU's 24.72 TFLOPS would still deliver playable frame rates in the 60-90 FPS range for most games, but the 12 GB VRAM may require texture quality reductions in memory-heavy titles. The DirectX 12 score of 96 on PassMark is low relative to other API tests, which could indicate some DX12 titles perform below expectations, but the GPU's overall 81st percentile suggests this is a test artifact rather than a systemic issue. The GPU's 8-lane PCIe Gen 5 CPU connection and 4.0 x16 GPU interface ensure data transfer is not a bottleneck for game asset streaming.