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Intel Core i7-13700HX

34,554 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 7900M

97,487 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core i7-13700HX + AMD Radeon RX 7900M

This laptop pairing combines a 16-core Raptor Lake-HX processor with AMD's flagship mobile Navi 31 GPU, placing it in the 89th percentile overall against all tested CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU ranks even higher at the 94th percentile among all GPUs, making this a top-tier mobile platform for demanding workloads. Benchmark data shows a strong multi-threaded CPU with excellent single-core performance, paired with a GPU that trades blows with professional workstation cards in raw compute tests.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RX 7900M's 94th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates frame rates well above the median for modern titles. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 576.0 GB/s bandwidth, this GPU has the memory subsystem to feed high-resolution textures at elevated refresh rates. The CPU's single-thread score of 1024 in 3DMark and 1875 in Cinebench R23 single-core ensures the processor keeps up with the GPU in frame-time-sensitive scenarios.

Streaming: The 16-core/24-thread configuration provides substantial headroom for simultaneous game encoding and broadcast software. PassMark multithread score of 32637 and Cinebench R23 multicore of 20479 indicate the CPU can handle encoding workloads while maintaining gameplay performance. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 can offload display output tasks, though the dedicated GPU handles rendering duties.

Video editing: Cinebench R20 multicore score of 11290 and R15 multicore of 3277 demonstrate strong rendering capability for timeline previews and export tasks. The GPU's 38.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute accelerates effects processing and color grading. PassMark floating point math score of 85863 shows robust numerical processing for video codecs and transforms.

3D rendering: The GPU's 4608 shading units and 288 texture mapping units deliver 601.9 GTexel/s texture rate, accelerating viewport performance in DCC applications. The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache reduces memory latency for scene graph traversal. PassMark integer math score of 116617 supports physics simulations and geometry processing.

Software development: The 16 cores and 24 threads handle parallel compilation jobs efficiently, with Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20479 indicating strong all-core throughput. Data encryption score of 22386 and extended instructions score of 24127 on PassMark show capable cryptographic and SIMD performance for build tools and code analysis. The dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives platform flexibility.

Student and office work: Single-thread performance of 3819 on PassMark and 1024 on 3DMark single-thread handles everyday productivity with responsiveness. The 16-core configuration ensures background tasks don't degrade foreground application performance. While this platform is overkill for basic office tasks, the headroom means years of usability before performance becomes a limiting factor.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 34554 across all tested workloads, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, scores 34485, a mere 0.2% difference — effectively identical performance. The Core i5-13450HX trails by 0.6% at 34333, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X sits 0.9% behind at 34260. Interestingly, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 leads by 0.9% with a score of 34881, making this CPU competitive with a broad range of desktop and mobile parts.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 97487 places it at the 94th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro VII, scores 97131, just 0.4% behind. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 leads by 4.3% with 101872, while the AMD Radeon Instinct MI60 trails by 5.4% at 92466. The NVIDIA RTX A4500 sits 6.3% behind at 91671. This places the RX 7900M in professional workstation territory despite its gaming-oriented branding.

Specific GPU benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4201, Geekbench OpenCL score of 129499, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 158760. The Vulkan score being notably higher than OpenCL suggests strong performance in modern game engines using Vulkan's lower overhead. The CPU's 3DMark multi-threaded scores scale from 1990 at 2 threads to 8988 at max threads, showing good scaling across the 16-core configuration.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i7-13700HX compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The i7-13700HX averages 34554 across benchmarks, essentially matching the Core Ultra 5 336H at 34485 (0.2% difference). It trails the Ryzen 5 150 by 0.9% but beats the i5-13450HX by 0.6% and the Ryzen 7 3700X by 0.9%.

Q: What GPU does the RX 7900M compete with?

A: The RX 7900M's average score of 97487 puts it 0.4% ahead of the Radeon Pro VII, 4.3% behind the Quadro RTX 6000, 5.4% ahead of the Radeon Instinct MI60, and 6.3% ahead of the RTX A4500.

Q: Is this CPU good for multi-threaded workloads?

A: Yes. The 16 cores and 24 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20479 and PassMark multithread score of 32637. The 3DMark max-thread score of 8988 represents significant scaling from the 2-thread score of 1990.

Q: What memory types does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is also supported, which is unusual for a mobile gaming platform and benefits workstation use cases.

Q: Does the GPU support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes. The RX 7900M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its Geekbench Vulkan score of 158760 is notably higher than its OpenCL score of 129499.

Q: What is the CPU's integrated graphics capability?

A: The i7-13700HX includes UHD Graphics 770. While the dedicated RX 7900M handles demanding graphics workloads, the iGPU can drive displays or handle light tasks when the discrete GPU is idle.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance look?

A: Single-thread scores include 1024 in 3DMark, 1875 in Cinebench R23, 1593 in Cinebench R20, and 3819 in PassMark. These figures indicate strong per-core performance suitable for lightly-threaded applications.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 84th percentile and GPU's 94th percentile create a GPU-favored balance. In GPU-bound scenarios like high-resolution gaming, the RX 7900M will be the limiting factor at lower settings, but at higher resolutions and detail levels, the CPU provides sufficient headroom. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 8051 versus max-thread score of 8988 indicates the processor extracts most of its performance from 16 threads, with diminishing returns beyond that.

The GPU's 94th percentile ranking means it outperforms approximately 94% of all GPUs tested, while the CPU outperforms about 84% of all CPUs. This 10-percentage-point gap suggests the GPU will frequently be waiting on the CPU in lightly-threaded scenarios. However, the CPU's strong single-thread score of 1024 in 3DMark mitigates this in most gaming workloads.

PassMark physics score of 1908 reflects the CPU's gaming-relevant physics processing capability. The GPU's 192 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 401.3 GPixel/s, which at high resolutions like 4K becomes the limiting factor for fill-rate-bound effects. The CPU's 30 MB L3 cache reduces memory bottleneck potential in cache-sensitive game engines.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate expectations below are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's 94th percentile rank and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4201 indicate strong 1440p and capable 4K performance. The CPU's 84th percentile and single-thread score of 1024 ensure it can feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

At 1080p, this pairing likely delivers very high frame rates in esports titles, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance preventing bottlenecking. The GPU's 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB VRAM capacity handle high-resolution texture packs without exceeding memory limits. At 1440p, the GPU's 38.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 601.9 GTexel/s texture rate suggest excellent performance in AAA titles with high detail settings.

At 4K, the GPU's 192 ROPs and 401.3 GPixel/s pixel rate become more significant constraints, though the 94th percentile ranking still suggests playable frame rates in most titles. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 158760 indicates particularly strong performance in Vulkan-based games, which often show better scaling on AMD hardware. Ray tracing workloads will rely on the 72 RT cores, though rasterized performance remains the GPU's primary strength.

Who Should Build It

This platform targets gamers seeking high-refresh 1440p or entry-level 4K performance in a laptop form factor. The GPU's 94th percentile ranking and 16 GB VRAM make it suitable for modern titles at high settings for years. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 16 cores and the GPU's compute throughput, with Cinebench R23 multicore of 20479 and OpenCL score of 129499 supporting these workloads.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 24-thread configuration, with PassMark integer math score of 116617 indicating strong throughput for build servers and static analysis. Students in engineering or computer science programs get a platform that handles both demanding coursework and recreation, though the mobile form factor limits upgradeability. Small business users running virtualization or database workloads can leverage the CPU's 16 cores and ECC memory support, though the GPU's power demands make this a specialized choice for workstation-on-the-go scenarios.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700HX is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It operates at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz, with a 55 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3.

Benchmark results show strong scaling from 2 to 16 threads: 3DMark scores progress from 1990 at 2 threads to 6416 at 8 threads and 8988 at max threads. This represents a 4.5x improvement from 2 to max threads, indicating efficient core utilization. Cinebench scores follow a similar pattern, with R23 multicore of 20479 being 10.9x the single-core score of 1875.

PassMark results reveal specific workload characteristics. Data compression score of 392725 shows strong throughput for archival and compression tasks. Floating point math at 85863 versus integer math at 116617 indicates the architecture favors integer operations, common in general productivity. The random string sorting score of 41717 suggests capable data organization performance. Find prime numbers score of 124 is notably lower, reflecting the workload's sensitivity to memory latency despite the 30 MB L3 cache.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking means it outperforms most processors tested, including desktop parts like the Ryzen 7 3700X by 0.9%. Its nearest rival, the Core Ultra 5 336H, is within 0.2%, indicating this processor remains competitive with newer generations. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives platform flexibility, while PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and peripherals.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13700HX with the AMD Radeon RX 7900M. The pairing achieves an 89th combined percentile, placing it in the top tier of tested laptop configurations. The CPU's 84th percentile and GPU's 94th percentile create a balanced high-performance platform, though the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers.

The RX 7900M is based on AMD's RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. Its 57,700 million transistors across a 529 mm² die represent a density of 109.1M transistors per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1825 MHz and boost of 2090 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 576.0 GB/s bandwidth.

This platform occupies the high end of mobile computing, suitable for users who need desktop-class performance in a portable form factor. The GPU's 180 W TDP indicates substantial power draw for a laptop component, necessitating robust cooling solutions. The CPU's 55 W TDP combined with the GPU's 180 W means the total platform power budget is significant, typical for high-performance gaming laptops.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile-specific socket that is soldered to the motherboard. This means CPU upgrades are not practical in the traditional sense — the processor is not replaceable. The GPU is similarly integrated, as indicated by its IGP slot width and "Portable Device Dependent" display outputs, meaning it cannot be swapped.

Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC support as an option. This allows for memory capacity and speed upgrades within the constraints of the laptop's motherboard. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the GPU interfaces via PCIe 4.0 x16, suggesting the GPU is not bandwidth-limited by its connection.

The GPU's TDP of 180 W and the CPU's 55 W TDP indicate the platform requires substantial power delivery. No suggested PSU is specified for this mobile configuration, as power is provided by the laptop's internal power supply. For users considering this platform, the practical upgrade path is limited to memory and storage, as the core components are fixed. The next sensible upgrade would be to a newer platform with a more recent CPU generation and GPU architecture, as the BGA socket and integrated GPU preclude component-level upgrades.

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