Intel Core i7-13700HX vs Apple M1 Pro

Processor comparisons   13-11-2022
   For example you have difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the full tests Intel Core i7-13700HX vs Apple M1 Pro and understand which is better for games or normal use for streaming, machine learning, video editing, programming, rendering. Here you can find all information from different benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A careful 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 synthetic type tests like VeraCrypt, RealBench, Blender, Blender, PCMark 10, WPrime, AIDA64, SuperPi, Dolphin Emulator, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Gears 5, Prime95, Furmark, Handbrake, MATLAB, PassMark, 7zip, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 3DMark, UserBenchmark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

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

After reading the results of all benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Apple M1 Pro or Intel Core i7-13700HX.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i7-13700HX

61%

M1 Pro

59%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-13700HX is 3% better than M1 Pro. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-13700HX

59%

M1 Pro

57%

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 play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a little game result, 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: Battlefield V, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Half-Life: Alyx, Forza Horizon 4, NBA 2K20, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Horizon Zero Dawn, DOTA 2A, Metro Exodus, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, League of Legends (LOL), Microsoft Flight Simulator, Control, Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Hitman 3, Monster Hunter World.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	105.4	101.0
Valorant	119.7	114.8
Cyberpunk 2077	67.0	64.3
Apex Legends	112.5	107.9
Call of Duty Warzone	89.8	86.1
Overwatch	97.0	93.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	82.6	79.2
DOOM Eternal	59.9	57.4
Warzone	93.4	89.5
Assassin's Creed	100.6	96.4
Valheim	99.4	95.3

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 participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful 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 i7-13700HX

140%

M1 Pro

358%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the M1 Pro is more energy efficient than the Core i7-13700HX since it has less power consumption: 55W vs. 16W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must 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

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, programming, video rendering or video editing, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor includes all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-13700HX	Apple M1 Pro
Cinbench 15 Single-core	351	304
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3488	1716
Cinbench 20 Single-core	572	590
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	7728	2936
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1971	2233
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	22196	11512

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

	Intel Core i7-13700HX	Apple M1 Pro
Single-Core	1803	5046
Multi-Core	37816	32596

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

	Intel Core i7-13700HX	Apple M1 Pro
Single-Core	2313	1723
Multi-Core	17022	12737

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful 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 later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-13700HX	Apple M1 Pro
Announcement date	November 12, 2022	October 07, 2021
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1744	M1
Core name	Raptor Lake	8x Firestorm and 2x Icestorm
Architecture	x86	hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Generation	13	1
Turbo Frequency	5 MHz
Frequency	2.6 MHz	3.2 MHz
Cores	16	10
Threads	24	10
Bus rate	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	34000 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	55 W	16 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	LPDDR5 - Up to 6400MHz
Max. Memory	128 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	6400
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	208 GByte/s
L1 cache	2 MB	4MB
L2 cache	8 MB	24MB
L3 cache	30 MB	24MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number		APL1103

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here M1 Pro is 18% better than Core i7-13700HX in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-13700HX has 6 more core than M1 Pro. 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 i7-13700HX is better: 30
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 Pro is better: 8
All the figures in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i7-13700HX and Apple M1 Pro before deciding which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i7-13700HX - all data

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

• Intel Core i7-13700HX specs and review.

Apple M1 Pro - all data

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

• Apple M1 Pro specs and review.