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93%
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Intel Core i7-13800H

34,988 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i7-13800H + AMD Radeon 860M: A High-Performance Laptop Pairing with Surprising GPU Muscle

This configuration pairs Intel's 14-core Raptor Lake-H mobile processor with AMD's newest integrated graphics, the Radeon 860M based on RDNA 3.5. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, placing the combined system at the 78th percentile overall. The data indicates a laptop platform where the processor is the clear performance leader, but the integrated GPU is far from a mere afterthought—it benchmarks within striking distance of dedicated entry-level graphics solutions. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i7-13800H compare to its closest rival, the Core i9-12900HX?

A: The two processors are effectively tied in average benchmark score, with the i9-12900HX scoring 35003 against the i7-13800H's 34988, a delta of 0%. This means the newer 13th-gen chip matches the previous generation's flagship mobile HX part in overall compute performance.

Q: What is the Radeon 860M's performance class relative to dedicated GPUs?

A: The Radeon 860M's average benchmark score of 26401 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26331). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary by 0.6% and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 by 1.1%.

Q: What memory types does the Core i7-13800H support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Radeon 860M uses system memory for its VRAM, so the memory bandwidth is system-dependent and shared with the CPU.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Core i7-13800H has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. This is a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP, built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: What is the GPU's boost clock and architectural foundation?

A: The Radeon 860M boosts to 3000 MHz from a 600 MHz base clock, built on RDNA 3.5 architecture using TSMC's 4 nm process. It has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation pipelines.

Q: Does the Radeon 860M support ray tracing and modern APIs?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 8 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its FP32 performance is rated at 3.072 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Core i7-13800H scores 3543 in PassMark single-thread testing and 2591 in Cinebench R23 single-core. In Cinebench R20 single-core it scores 1088, and in R15 single-core it scores 261, indicating strong per-core performance for a mobile chip.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i7-13800H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform—this means the processor itself is not upgradeable in the traditional sense. The platform supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, giving laptop manufacturers flexibility in memory selection. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Radeon 860M interfaces via PCIe 4.0 x8. The integrated graphics uses system memory for its VRAM, meaning the memory type and speed directly impact GPU performance.

The GPU carries a 15 W TDP and requires no power connectors, as it is an integrated graphics processor (IGP). No suggested PSU is listed for this component, and the display outputs are portable device dependent. This is a fully integrated laptop solution where the upgrade path is essentially limited to memory and storage. Given the CPU's 45 W TDP and the GPU's 15 W TDP, a laptop chassis designed for this pairing will have modest power delivery requirements compared to discrete GPU configurations.

A sensible next upgrade for a system built on this platform would be increasing memory capacity or speed, since the Radeon 860M's performance scales with system memory bandwidth. The CPU's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means a user could potentially move to faster DDR5 modules if the laptop motherboard supports it. However, the BGA 1744 socket and integrated nature of the GPU mean that neither the processor nor the graphics can be swapped out—the entire laptop would need replacement for a more significant performance jump. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU side does leave headroom for future high-speed NVMe storage, though the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is fixed.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance distribution between this CPU and GPU creates an interesting balance dynamic. The Core i7-13800H sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the Radeon 860M is at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs—a 12-point gap that indicates the processor is the stronger component relatively. In CPU-bound workloads like data compression (PassMark score of 299179), encryption (17726), and integer math (92589), the processor demonstrates high throughput that the integrated GPU cannot match in its domain.

The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking means it outperforms roughly 72% of all GPUs in the benchmark database, which is remarkable for an integrated solution. However, in gaming scenarios, the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor—the Radeon 860M's 512 shading units and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance will bottleneck at higher resolutions and detail settings. The GPU's 16 ROPs and 32 TMUs suggest that fill-rate heavy workloads will be constrained, while the 8 ray tracing cores provide entry-level RT capability.

For productivity workloads, the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads will dominate multi-threaded tasks, with Cinebench R23 multicore scoring 18358. The GPU's compute performance via Geekbench OpenCL (22759) and Vulkan (30043) shows it can accelerate some tasks, but the CPU remains the primary workhorse. The bottleneck profile shifts depending on workload: CPU-bound tasks like code compilation or spreadsheet calculations will be limited by the processor, while GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering or gaming at high settings will be limited by the integrated graphics. The 45 W CPU TDP against the 15 W GPU TDP also suggests thermal and power management will favor the processor in sustained workloads.

Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration targets users who need strong CPU performance for productivity and creative work but do not require discrete GPU power for gaming or rendering. The Core i7-13800H's 84th percentile CPU ranking makes it suitable for software developers compiling large codebases, data analysts running complex queries, and students in engineering or computer science programs who need multi-threaded performance for simulations. The PassMark multithread score of 26545 and floating-point math score of 66579 indicate capability in scientific computing and financial modeling.

Content creators working with photo editing, video transcoding, or 3D modeling will benefit from the CPU's 14 cores, while the Radeon 860M can handle light GPU acceleration tasks—its Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 shows usable compute performance for effects rendering in creative suites. Small business workstations running virtualization, database management, or office productivity suites will find the CPU's 84th percentile performance more than adequate, though the integrated GPU limits high-end graphical workloads.

Gamers at 1080p with modest settings expectations will find the Radeon 860M acceptable for esports titles and older games, but the 72nd percentile GPU ranking means it is not a high-refresh-rate gaming solution. The system is better suited for users who prioritize CPU performance for work and occasionally game at medium-to-low settings rather than dedicated gaming laptops. Students and professionals who need a portable machine with strong computational performance and acceptable light gaming will find this balanced, though those requiring serious gaming performance should look elsewhere.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor built on RDNA 3.5 architecture using TSMC's 4 nm process, representing the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. It features 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with 8 dedicated ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a 600 MHz base clock and boosts to 3000 MHz, delivering 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same 3.072 TFLOPS for FP16 (1:1 ratio). Pixel rate is rated at 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate at 96.00 GTexel/s.

Memory is system shared, with bandwidth listed as system dependent—meaning the GPU's performance will vary significantly based on the laptop's memory configuration. The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x8 and features a 15 W TDP with no power connectors, consistent with its integrated design. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern titles and compute workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Radeon 860M scores 22759 in Geekbench OpenCL and 30043 in Geekbench Vulkan, averaging 26401 overall. This places it at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, -0.1% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26331, 0.3% delta), AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553, -0.6% delta), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 (26683, -1.1% delta). The RTX 5060 comparison is notable—a dedicated desktop GPU—though the delta of 0.3% is within noise. The 8 ray tracing cores provide hardware RT support, though the modest 3.072 TFLOPS compute means RT workloads will be limited. The 16 ROPs cap fill-rate performance, which will constrain high-resolution rendering.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, all gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The Radeon 860M's 72nd percentile GPU ranking and average benchmark score of 26401 suggest it performs near the level of entry-level dedicated mobile GPUs like the MX550. At 1080p resolution with ultra settings, users should expect playable frame rates in lighter or older titles, but demanding AAA games will likely require settings reductions to medium or low for smooth gameplay.

The GPU's 512 shading units and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance are modest by discrete GPU standards, indicating that modern AAA titles at 1080p ultra will struggle to maintain 60 FPS. Esports titles like competitive shooters and MOBAs, which are less graphically demanding, should run comfortably at 1080p with high settings. The 8 ray tracing cores enable RT effects, but the performance cost will be steep given the overall compute throughput—RT is best reserved for lighter scenes or disabled entirely for competitive play.

The system shared memory architecture means gaming performance will scale with memory speed and capacity; faster DDR5 memory will improve frame rates. The GPU's 16 ROPs and 32 TMUs limit resolution scaling, so 1440p gaming is likely out of reach for most titles at acceptable settings. The 3000 MHz boost clock helps in latency-sensitive scenarios, but the fundamental compute resources cap performance. Users should set expectations for 1080p gaming at medium settings for modern titles, with older games and esports running at higher settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark 3543) ensures that frame pacing will be consistent, with the GPU as the primary bottleneck in gaming workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13800H is a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 45 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. It supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory and integrates Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The processor uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket and was released on January 3, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $457.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 18358, R20 multicore scores 7710, and R15 multicore scores 1850. Single-core results are equally impressive: R23 single-core at 2591, R20 at 1088, and R15 at 261. PassMark scores include multithread at 26545, single-thread at 3543, integer math at 92589, floating-point math at 66579, data compression at 299179, data encryption at 17726, extended instructions at 18011, and physics at 1924. The average benchmark score is 34988, placing the CPU at the 84th percentile among all CPUs.

The nearest rivals show tight competition: the Core i9-12900HX scores 35003 (0% delta), Core 7 253PTE scores 34962 (0.1% delta), Xeon 6349P scores 34890 (0.3% delta), and Core i5-14500HX scores 35094 (-0.3% delta). This indicates the i7-13800H is squarely in the upper-mid-range of mobile processors, matching or beating previous flagship parts. The 5.20 GHz boost clock is exceptional for a mobile chip, delivering strong single-thread performance that benefits everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications. The 14-core configuration with 20 threads handles heavily parallel workloads effectively, making it suitable for rendering, compilation, and scientific computing.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: laptop) pairing Intel's Core i7-13800H processor with AMD's Radeon 860M integrated graphics. The combined percentile ranking is 78th overall, reflecting a system that outperforms 78% of all configurations in the benchmark database. The CPU is the dominant component at the 84th percentile, while the GPU at the 72nd percentile provides respectable integrated graphics performance. The pairing represents a high-end integrated solution—a processor with flagship-class computing power combined with an IGP that rivals entry-level discrete GPUs.

The system is designed for users who need substantial CPU performance in a portable form factor without the power and thermal overhead of a discrete GPU. The 45 W CPU TDP combined with the 15 W GPU TDP means the total package is power-efficient compared to gaming laptops with discrete graphics. The 14-core CPU with 20 threads handles demanding productivity workloads, while the Radeon 860M covers light gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks. This is a workstation-class CPU paired with a capable integrated GPU, positioning the build as a high-performance ultrabook or mobile workstation rather than a gaming machine.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-13800H achieves an average benchmark score of 34988, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Core i9-12900HX, scores 35003 with a 0% delta, indicating statistical parity. The Core 7 253PTE (34962, 0.1% delta) and Xeon 6349P (34890, 0.3% delta) trail slightly, while the Core i5-14500HX (35094, -0.3% delta) leads marginally. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 18358 multicore and 2591 single-core; R20 scores are 7710 multicore and 1088 single-core; R15 scores are 1850 multicore and 261 single-core. PassMark results include multithread at 26545, single-thread at 3543, and data compression at 299179.

The Radeon 860M averages 26401 in its benchmarks, at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Geekbench scores are 22759 for OpenCL and 30043 for Vulkan. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, scores 26421 with a -0.1% delta, meaning the Radeon 860M is 0.1% slower—effectively tied. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 26331 (0.3% delta, Radeon 860M is 0.3% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 (-0.6% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 scores 26683 (-1.1% delta).

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is the standout performer, ranking in the top 16% of all processors with performance matching the previous generation's flagship mobile HX chip. The GPU, while not a gaming powerhouse, ranks in the top 28% of all GPUs and competes with entry-level discrete solutions. The combined 78th percentile ranking confirms this as a high-performing laptop configuration, with the CPU carrying most of the performance weight. The 12-point gap between CPU and GPU percentiles (84 vs 72) indicates the processor will not be the bottleneck in GPU-intensive tasks, while the GPU will limit gaming and graphics workloads well before the CPU reaches its limits. This is a balanced but CPU-forward design suited for compute-heavy professional use with acceptable light gaming capability.