Intel Core i7-13700H vs Intel Core i9-10940X

Processor comparisons 13-11-2022

   If there are difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the detailed tests Intel Core i7-13700H vs Intel Core i9-10940X and see which is better for games or simple use for programming, machine learning, video editing, streaming, rendering. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or various benchmarks. A thorough review of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Handbrake, MATLAB, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), GeekBench 6, 5.2, RealBench, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Furmark, Blender, UserBenchmark, VeraCrypt, DaVinci Resolve Studio, AIDA64, WPrime, Dolphin Emulator, PassMark, SuperPi, Blender, Gears 5, 3DMark, Prime95, PCMark 10, 7zip.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Red Dead Redemption 2
Halo Infinite
Valorant
Fortnite
Valheim
Overwatch
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Watch Dogs Legion
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Rainbow Six Siege
Borderlands 3
Grand Theft Auto V
DOOM: Eternal
Fallout 76
Death Stranding
Last Man Standing
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Cyberpunk 2077
Apex Legends

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-10940X or Intel Core i7-13700H.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-13700H

58%

Core i9-10940X

58%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-13700H

57%

Core i9-10940X

59%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Horizon Zero Dawn, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Hitman 3, Forza Horizon 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Control, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Monster Hunter World, Ghostrunner, Metro Exodus, League of Legends (LOL), Battlefield V, Half-Life: Alyx, Microsoft Flight Simulator, NBA 2K20, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, DOTA 2A.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	101.0	104.3
Valorant	114.8	118.5
Cyberpunk 2077	64.3	66.4
Apex Legends	107.9	111.4
Call of Duty Warzone	86.1	88.9
Overwatch	93.0	96.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.2	81.8
DOOM Eternal	57.4	59.2
Warzone	89.5	92.4
Assassin's Creed	96.4	99.5
Valheim	95.3	98.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-13700H

128%

Core i9-10940X

24%

To make a final resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-13700H is more energy efficient than the Core i9-10940X as it consumes less power: 45W vs. 165W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, streaming, programming, video editing or video rendering, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU uses all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-13700H	Intel Core i9-10940X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	265	201
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2619	3117
Cinbench 20 Single-core	432	442
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5801	7609
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1481	1263
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	16656	21309

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13700H	Intel Core i9-10940X
Single-Core	1355	2704
Multi-Core	28376	29374

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13700H	Intel Core i9-10940X
Single-Core	1737	1226
Multi-Core	12774	15950

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-13700H	Intel Core i9-10940X
Announcement date	November 12, 2022	October 01, 2019
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCLGA2066
Core name	Raptor Lake	Cascade Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	10
Turbo Frequency	5 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	2.4 MHz	3.3 MHz
Cores	14	14
Threads	20	28
Bus rate	16 GT/s	8 GT/s DMI3
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	9200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	165 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory	128 Gb	256 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	94 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	19.25 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-10940X is 27% better than Core i7-13700H in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-13700H is better: 14
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-10940X is better: 24
However, it should be realized that all the data that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i7-13700H and Intel Core i9-10940X before deciding which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i7-13700H - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-13700H specs and review.

• Intel Core i9-10940X specs and review.