Intel Core i7-13800HE vs Intel Pentium N3540

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Intel Core i7-13800HE or Intel Core i7-13800HE – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-13800HE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13800HE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Pentium N3540 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium N3540, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
13 Generation 6
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 13000H Group Intel Pentium J2000/N3500
Intel Core i7-13800HE Name Intel Pentium N3540
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-13800HE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Pentium N3540 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium N3540 is 2.16 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.66 GHz.
20 Threads 4
8x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.66 GHz
4.0 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
5.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.66 GHz
6x Raptor Cove Cores A None
14 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4x
No Overclocking No
None None 2.16 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-13800HE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13800HE uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium N3540 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium N3540 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
13 Generation 7
768 Shaders 32
-- Max. displays --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
96 Execution units 4
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12.1 Direct X 11.2
10 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2013
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode VP8 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7.5 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP down 4.5 W
115 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP up None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-13800HE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium N3540 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1170
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
24.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Raptor Lake H Architecture Bay Trail
30.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
10 nm Technology 22 nm
Q1/2023 Release date Q3/2014
 
 

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