AMD EPYC 4244P vs Intel Core i7-13700HX Comparison

The Intel Core i7-13700HX and AMD EPYC 4244P represent two fundamentally different approaches to computing, yet they land in the same performance tier. Both processors hold an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are remarkably close: the Intel chip averages 34,554 while the AMD EPYC averages 34,220. The head-to-head data shows the Intel part winning 12 of 17 comparisons, but the AMD chip takes the most decisive victories in several key tests. This creates a nuanced picture where raw win counts tell only part of the story.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dramatic separation appears in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel Core i7-13700HX scores 85,863 against the EPYC's 45,546. That is an 88.5% advantage, the largest delta in the entire comparison. Integer math tells a similar story: Intel leads 116,617 to 78,709, a 48.2% margin. These are not small edges; they represent nearly double the throughput in floating-point workloads.

Multi-core Cinebench results are split. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part wins 3,277 to 2,327, a 40.8% lead. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test also goes to Intel, 11,290 to 9,697, a 16.4% advantage. However, the newer Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmark flips the result, with the AMD EPYC scoring 23,089 versus Intel's 20,479, an 11.3% deficit for Intel. This inconsistency across Cinebench versions suggests the workloads scale differently with the two architectures.

Single-core results are split in an unusual way. The AMD EPYC wins Cinebench R15 single-core decisively, 328 to 272, a 17.1% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the EPYC extends its lead to 3,259 versus 1,875, a massive 42.5% advantage. Yet in Cinebench R20 single-core, the Intel chip wins 1,593 to 1,368, a 16.4% lead. The PassMark single-thread test also favors Intel, 3,819 to 3,710, a modest 2.9% edge.

Data-focused workloads lean heavily toward Intel. Data compression scores 392,725 for Intel versus 302,606 for AMD, a 29.8% lead. Data encryption follows with 22,386 versus 18,232, a 22.8% margin. Extended instructions go to Intel by 8.9%, and random string sorting favors Intel by 9.6%. The PassMark multi-thread test shows Intel ahead 32,637 to 26,797, a 21.8% advantage.

The AMD EPYC takes five wins total. Beyond the Cinebench R23 results, it wins PassMark find prime numbers 187 to 124, a 33.7% margin, and PassMark physics 1,981 to 1,908, a 3.7% edge. These wins, while fewer in number, are substantial in specific workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700HX dominates in raw computational throughput for math-heavy and data-processing tasks. The 88.5% lead in floating-point math and 48.2% lead in integer math indicate this processor is built for sustained number-crunching. Data compression and encryption wins by 29.8% and 22.8% respectively reinforce this profile. For workloads involving large datasets, sorting operations, or encryption algorithms, the Intel part is clearly the stronger choice.

The AMD EPYC 4244P wins in prime number finding by 33.7%, suggesting an advantage in workloads that rely on integer factorization or similar algorithmic patterns. Its physics score, while only 3.7% higher, still represents a win. The Cinebench R23 results are particularly telling: the EPYC wins both single-core and multi-core in that specific benchmark suite, with the single-core margin reaching 42.5%.

The PassMark single-thread test goes to Intel by 2.9%, so the story is not that AMD has universally better single-core performance. Rather, the EPYC excels in specific benchmark implementations, particularly Cinebench R23, where its architecture appears better optimized. The Intel chip wins the older Cinebench R20 single-core test, indicating that benchmark versions matter significantly for this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-13700HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD EPYC 4244P uses Zen 4 architecture under the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The transistor count and die size differences are stark: AMD packs nearly 6.6 billion transistors onto a die less than a third the size of Intel's.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. While AMD's L3 is slightly larger, Intel's per-core L2 is double the size of AMD's.

Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable given that Intel's part targets mobile while AMD's targets server and workstation workloads. The integrated graphics differ: Intel includes UHD Graphics 770, while AMD includes Radeon Graphics. Both support PCIe Gen 5, but the lane counts differ, with Intel offering 20 lanes and AMD offering 28 lanes.

The process node difference is significant. Intel's 10 nm process is older than AMD's 5 nm process, which likely contributes to the power and efficiency characteristics of each chip. The Intel part has a 55 W TDP, while the AMD EPYC has a 65 W TDP, despite the AMD chip having fewer cores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification. The Intel Core i7-13700HX offers 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD EPYC 4244P offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for Intel and 3.80 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for Intel and 5.10 GHz for AMD. The Intel chip has a 55 W TDP, the AMD chip has a 65 W TDP.

Memory support differs: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD lists a specific memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s while Intel does not provide a figure. Intel uses the BGA 1964 socket, AMD uses Socket AM5. Intel's multiplier is unlocked, AMD's is not.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i7-13700HX is $485, while the AMD EPYC 4244P has a launch MSRP of $229. The Intel part was released on 2023-01-03, while the AMD part was released on 2024-05-20. Both are listed as Active in production status. Intel's part number is SRME5, AMD's is 100-000001480.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700HX has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD EPYC 4244P has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 23,089 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, beating the Intel Core i7-13700HX's 20,479 by 11.3%.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark floating point math?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700HX scores 85,863, which is 88.5% higher than the AMD EPYC 4244P's 45,546.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i7-13700HX and the AMD EPYC 4244P support ECC memory.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 3,259 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 42.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-13700HX's 1,875.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD EPYC 4244P has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, slightly higher than the Intel Core i7-13700HX's 5.00 GHz.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear choice based on workload type. The Intel Core i7-13700HX is the superior processor for math-intensive and data-processing tasks. Its 88.5% lead in floating-point math and 48.2% lead in integer math are decisive. Data compression, encryption, and multi-threaded PassMark scores all favor Intel by margins between 21.8% and 29.8%. For users running scientific computing, data analysis, or encryption workloads, the Intel part wins on nearly every relevant metric.

The AMD EPYC 4244P is the better choice for specific single-threaded and Cinebench R23 workloads. Its 42.5% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is significant, and its 11.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core shows strength in that benchmark. The 33.7% advantage in prime number finding also indicates an edge for algorithmic integer workloads. However, these wins are concentrated in fewer areas.

Both processors sit at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores differ by less than 1%. The Intel Core i7-13700HX wins 12 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, but the AMD EPYC 4244P wins the most important single-core test by a wide margin. Users prioritizing raw computational throughput across a broad range of tasks should choose the Intel part. Users focused specifically on Cinebench-style rendering workloads or prime number computation should consider the AMD EPYC, despite its lower core count. The data does not support a universal winner; it supports a workload-dependent decision.