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Intel Core i7-13850HX

50,761 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13850HX is a 20-core, 28-thread mobile processor built on the Raptor Lake-HX architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The chip features an 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, all contained within a 257 mm² die. This is an unlocked multiplier part, meaning enthusiasts can push it beyond stock frequencies, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support included.

The benchmark data paints a picture of a processor that excels in heavily threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the i7-13850HX scores 30,695 points in multi-core and 4,333 points in single-core, demonstrating a strong balance between raw throughput and single-thread responsiveness. The Cinebench R20 results (12,891 multi-core, 1,819 single-core) and R15 results (3,093 multi-core, 436 single-core) follow the same pattern, confirming consistent scaling across benchmark generations. PassMark data reinforces this: the multithread score of 36,870 is complemented by a single-thread score of 3,769, while integer math (126,852) and floating-point math (92,369) show the CPU's arithmetic strength. Data compression scores 441,525, and encryption scores 26,062, indicating solid performance in data-intensive tasks.

The i7-13850HX sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50,761. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50,718 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i9-14900T scores 51,015 (0.5% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50,448 (0.6% behind), and the Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50,398 (0.7% behind). These sub-1% deltas mean that in real-world multi-threaded workloads, the i7-13850HX is effectively trading blows with some of the most capable desktop and mobile processors available. However, the specific workload profile matters: with 28 threads, this chip will shine in video rendering, code compilation, and scientific simulations that can utilize every logical core, while the 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures that lighter, single-threaded tasks like web browsing and office applications remain snappy.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13850HX compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT?

A: The i7-13850HX has an average benchmark score of 50,761, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 9 5900XT's 50,718. This effectively makes them performance equals in aggregate benchmarks, with differences well within run-to-run variance.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i7-13850HX?

A: The launch MSRP is $428. This is a mobile processor, so the price reflects the chip itself, not a complete system.

Q: Does the i7-13850HX support overclocking?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked. This allows users to adjust clock multipliers beyond stock settings, provided the laptop's thermal and power delivery systems can handle the increased demand.

Q: What memory types does the i7-13850HX support?

A: It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is also supported. The memory bandwidth is not specified in the data, but the memory bus is dual-channel.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 780M compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Radeon 780M has an average benchmark score of 17,588, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 4060's 17,639. This puts them on par in the aggregate benchmark, though the RTX 4060 is a discrete GPU while the 780M is an integrated processor.

Q: What is the process node of the AMD Radeon 780M?

A: The Radeon 780M is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process, with a die size of 178 mm² and 25,390 million transistors. This is a significantly smaller and denser die than the CPU's 257 mm², 10 nm Intel process.

Q: When was the AMD Radeon 780M released?

A: The GPU was released on 2024-01-30, and its production status is currently Active. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 15 W TDP and no dedicated power connectors.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 780M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,390 million transistors in a 178 mm² die. It features 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, delivering a pixel rate of 92.80 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 139.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 8.909 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). The memory subsystem is entirely system-shared, meaning it uses the host system's RAM with the bus width and bandwidth being system dependent. The GPU interfaces via PCIe 4.0 x8 and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark results for the Radeon 780M show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 480, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 18,602, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 33,683. These scores place the GPU at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,588. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17,551 (0.2% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 17,639 (0.3% ahead), the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17,666 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17,509 (0.5% behind). This clustering is notable because it places an integrated GPU within a fraction of a percent of the RTX 4060, a dedicated discrete graphics card, in the aggregate benchmark.

The 8.909 TFLOPS FP32 figure suggests the 780M can handle light to moderate graphics workloads, but the system-shared memory means performance will scale with the host system's RAM speed and capacity. The 12 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with modern game engines. For rendering tasks, the 780M's Vulkan score of 33,683 indicates strong compute potential, while the OpenCL score of 18,602 shows moderate general-purpose GPU compute capability. The 15 W TDP is remarkably low for the performance offered, making this IGP suitable for thin-and-light laptops where power efficiency is paramount.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty, and dataIsMeasured is false. Therefore, all FPS figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions, not direct measurements.

Given the Radeon 780M's 61st percentile standing and its aggregate benchmark parity with the RTX 4060, one might expect 1080p gaming at medium to high settings to be feasible in many titles. However, the critical caveat is that the 780M is an integrated GPU with system-shared memory, while the RTX 4060 is a discrete card with dedicated VRAM. In practice, the 780M's performance will be constrained by memory bandwidth, which is listed as "System Dependent." The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 480 suggests that the GPU can handle modern DirectX 12 workloads, but this is a synthetic benchmark, not a game.

For esports titles and older games, the 780M's 8.909 TFLOPS of FP32 compute should provide playable frame rates at 1080p with reduced settings. For AAA titles, the 12 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support mean the hardware is capable of ray-traced effects, but the system-shared memory will likely become a bottleneck at higher resolutions or with high texture quality. The CPU, with its 90th percentile standing, will not be the limiting factor in gaming scenarios — the i7-13850HX's 5.30 GHz boost clock and 28 threads ensure that even the most demanding game logic and physics calculations are handled with ease.

Users should expect that the 780M will deliver smooth performance at 720p or 1080p with conservative settings in most titles, and can stretch to higher settings in less demanding games. The lack of measured FPS data means these expectations are qualitative estimates based on the GPU's benchmark scores relative to its peers, and actual gaming performance will vary by title, driver optimization, and the host system's memory configuration.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the Intel Core i7-13850HX with the AMD Radeon 780M creates a system where the CPU is the dominant component in nearly all workloads. The CPU sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. This 29-percentile gap indicates that the CPU is significantly more capable relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its peers.

In CPU-bound workloads — such as video encoding, 3D rendering, software compilation, and data analysis — the i7-13850HX will perform at a level that rivals the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, Intel Core i9-14900T, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, and Intel Core i9-13980HX, all of which are within 0.7% of the i7-13850HX's average score. The 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample parallelism for multi-threaded applications, and the 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks are not left behind.

In GPU-bound workloads — such as gaming at high resolutions or rendering complex 3D scenes — the Radeon 780M will be the limiting factor. Its 61st percentile ranking places it below the majority of discrete GPUs, and the system-shared memory architecture means that the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth. This is a fundamental bottleneck: the CPU can feed data far faster than the GPU can process it in graphics-intensive tasks.

The combined percentile for this system is 76, reflecting that the CPU is pulling the overall performance tier upward while the GPU holds it back. For gaming, the bottleneck will be the GPU in virtually all scenarios; the CPU will rarely be the constraint. For productivity and compute workloads, the CPU will dominate, and the GPU's 8.909 TFLOPS FP32 performance can be leveraged for OpenCL or Vulkan compute tasks, but it will not match the CPU's throughput in most parallel workloads.

# Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing is suited for users who prioritize CPU performance above all else and need only modest graphics capability. The laptop form factor (buildClass: laptop) means this is a mobile solution, and the 55 W CPU TDP combined with the 15 W GPU TDP suggests a system that can maintain high CPU performance without excessive power draw.

Content creators who work primarily in CPU-intensive applications — video encoding, 3D modeling, software development, or data processing — will benefit most from the i7-13850HX. The 28 threads and 30 MB of L3 cache handle large working sets efficiently, and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,695 indicates that rendering tasks will complete quickly. The PassMark data compression score of 441,525 and encryption score of 26,062 suggest strong performance in file archiving and secure data handling, making this suitable for small business workstations that handle sensitive data.

Students and professionals in engineering, computer science, or finance who run simulations, compile code, or process large datasets will find the CPU's 90th percentile performance more than adequate. The GPU, while not a gaming powerhouse, can accelerate some compute tasks via OpenCL and Vulkan, and the 12 ray tracing cores provide hardware support for any future applications that leverage them.

Gamers at 720p or 1080p with modest settings will find the Radeon 780M serviceable, but those seeking high-refresh gaming at 1440p or 4K should look elsewhere. The system is not designed for hardcore gaming; it is designed for productivity with occasional light gaming or GPU-accelerated tasks.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13850HX delivers an average benchmark score of 50,761, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its score, indicating that this is a top-tier processor in aggregate performance. The Cinebench suite shows the CPU's strength in both multi-core and single-core workloads: R23 scores of 30,695 (multi-core) and 4,333 (single-core), R20 scores of 12,891 (multi-core) and 1,819 (single-core), and R15 scores of 3,093 (multi-core) and 436 (single-core).

The AMD Radeon 780M achieves an average benchmark score of 17,588, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 480, Geekbench OpenCL score of 18,602, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 33,683 demonstrate moderate graphics and compute performance. The GPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5%, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (0.3% ahead), which is notable for an integrated GPU.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU system is 76, reflecting a configuration where the CPU is significantly stronger than the GPU. The CPU outperforms all of its nearest rivals in aggregate score, while the GPU is competitive with but slightly behind its nearest rivals. The overall picture is a system that excels in CPU-intensive tasks, holds its own in mixed workloads, and is adequate for light to moderate graphics demands.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13850HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile-specific socket that is not upgradeable in the traditional sense — the CPU is soldered to the motherboard. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with ECC support, so users can choose between memory types based on availability and cost, though the motherboard must support the chosen type. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), providing high-bandwidth connectivity for NVMe SSDs and other peripherals.

The Radeon 780M is an integrated GPU with a 15 W TDP and no power connectors, so there is no discrete GPU upgrade path within the laptop form factor. The GPU's memory is system-shared, meaning that upgrading the system's RAM will directly benefit GPU performance. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is adequate for the IGP's bandwidth needs.

The CPU's TDP is 55 W, and the GPU's TDP is 15 W, for a combined 70 W of component power draw. There is no suggested PSU listed in the data, and no PSU headroom can be calculated. For a laptop, the power delivery is handled by the system's adapter, and users should ensure that the adapter can supply sufficient wattage for sustained CPU boost clocks.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system memory to maximize both CPU and GPU performance, as the GPU's bandwidth is system dependent. Users could also consider an external GPU enclosure via the PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though this would be an unconventional choice for a laptop. Given that the CPU is already at the 90th percentile, the most impactful upgrade would be to a system with a more powerful discrete GPU, but that would require a completely new laptop rather than a component swap.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13850HX, a 20-core, 28-thread mobile processor from the Core 13th Gen series, with the AMD Radeon 780M, an integrated RDNA 3.0 GPU. The system class is laptop, and the combined percentile is 76, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all CPU+GPU combinations.

The CPU is the star of this configuration. With a 90th percentile ranking and an average score of 50,761, it matches or exceeds the performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, Intel Core i9-14900T, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, and Intel Core i9-13980HX, all of which are within 0.7% of its aggregate score. The 5.30 GHz boost clock and 30 MB of L3 cache make it a formidable processor for both single-threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

The GPU is the weaker link, sitting at the 61st percentile with an average score of 17,588. While it is competitive with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in the aggregate benchmark (0.3% difference), its system-shared memory architecture and lack of dedicated VRAM will limit real-world graphics performance. The 8.909 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 12 ray tracing cores provide reasonable capabilities for an integrated GPU, but they cannot match the sustained performance of a discrete card.

Overall, this is a CPU-first system designed for users who need maximum processing power in a laptop form factor. It is a capable productivity workstation that can handle light gaming and GPU compute on the side, but it is not a gaming laptop by any measure. The 76th combined percentile reflects a system that is well above average in CPU terms, slightly above average in GPU terms, and best suited for workloads that lean heavily on the processor.

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