AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core i7-13700HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a decisively one-sided picture. In the head-to-head PassMark suite, the Intel Core i7-13700HX wins all 11 tests, with the AMD Ryzen 5 150 trailing by margins ranging from 17.4% to 62.1%. There is no single workload category where the AMD part pulls ahead.

The largest gulf appears in prime number finding, where Intel scores 124 versus AMD's 47, a 62.1% deficit for the Ryzen. Floating-point math is nearly as lopsided: Intel posts 85,863 against AMD's 35,118, a 59.1% gap. Physics simulation also heavily favors Intel (1,908 vs 806, a 57.8% difference). These three results point to a substantial raw compute advantage for the Intel chip in heavily multithreaded, arithmetic-dense tasks.

The margin narrows considerably in single-threaded work. In PassMark single-thread scoring, Intel leads 3,819 to 3,155, a 17.4% advantage. That is still a meaningful gap, but it is the closest the AMD Ryzen 5 150 comes to its rival. Data compression and integer math sit in the middle: Intel leads by 46.2% (392,725 vs 211,289) and 46.7% (116,617 vs 62,151), respectively. Data encryption (22,386 vs 13,425, a 40% gap) and extended instructions (24,127 vs 14,675, a 39.2% gap) follow a similar pattern.

Looking at overall average benchmark scores, the two parts are far closer than the individual tests suggest. The Ryzen 5 150 averages 34,881, while the Core i7-13700HX averages 34,554 — a 0.9% edge for AMD in the aggregate. This discrepancy between average and per-test results reflects the different benchmark suites feeding each average; the Intel chip's scores come from a broader matrix including 3DMark and Cinebench runs, while the AMD data is exclusively PassMark. Both processors sit at the 84th percentile among all CPUs.

The Intel part's multithread score of 32,637 is 86.6% higher than the AMD's 17,492. That is the headline number for heavy parallel workloads. The Ryzen's 3,155 single-thread score is respectable but trails Intel's 3,819 by enough that even lightly threaded applications will favor the Intel silicon. In short, the data shows Intel winning every discrete contest, with the margin varying from narrow (single-core) to enormous (prime number, floating-point, physics).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700HX wins. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,819 beats the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 3,155 by 17.4%.

Q: How large is the multithreaded performance gap?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700HX scores 32,637 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 17,492. That is a 46.4% deficit for AMD, meaning Intel delivers roughly 86.6% more multithread throughput.

Q: Which chip has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has the higher average at 34,881, marginally ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700HX's 34,554. This is a 0.9% difference, despite Intel winning every head-to-head PassMark test.

Q: Do both processors rank equally among all CPUs?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Intel Core i7-13700HX sit at the 84th percentile when compared against all CPUs.

Q: What is the closest head-to-head result?

A: The single-thread test is the closest. Intel leads by 17.4%, which is the smallest deltaPct across the entire head-to-head benchmark set.

Q: Is there any benchmark where AMD wins?

A: No. The head-to-head data lists 11 tests, and the Intel Core i7-13700HX wins all 11. AMD's winsA count is zero.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core i7-13700HX uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-HX, on Intel's 10 nm process with a larger 257 mm² die.

Core counts diverge sharply. AMD fields 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel offers 16 cores and 24 threads. This core disparity is the single largest architectural factor behind the multithread performance gap. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel's design uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 30 MB of shared L3.

Memory support splits along generational lines. AMD supports only DDR5 memory, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; Intel's entry for memory bandwidth is null in the data. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD chip. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics present another distinction. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 660M iGPU, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip is not multiplier-unlocked; the Intel chip is. Socket compatibility is entirely separate: AMD uses Socket FP7, Intel uses BGA 1964. The AMD part's part number is 100-000000990(FP7r2), while Intel's is SRME5.

Specification Differences

The table below isolates the fields where the two processors differ, omitting any matching attributes.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | Intel Core i7-13700HX |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.55 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Process node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 210 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | null |

| ECC memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 660M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | 2025-09-30 | 2023-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | null | $485 |

| Multiplier unlocked | false | true |

| Part number | 100-000000990(FP7r2) | SRME5 |

The clock speed trade-off is notable: AMD runs a higher base clock (3.30 GHz vs 2.10 GHz) but a lower boost clock (4.55 GHz vs 5.00 GHz). Intel compensates for its lower base with a higher boost ceiling and significantly more cores. AMD's TDP is 35 W versus Intel's 55 W, indicating a more power-conscious design. The AMD chip is newer, with a release date of 2025-09-30, while Intel's dates to 2023-01-03.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split decision based on workload. For multithreaded, compute-heavy tasks — prime number finding, floating-point math, physics simulation, data compression — the Intel Core i7-13700HX is the decisive choice. Its margins range from 39.2% to 62.1% across those categories, and its 24 threads versus 12 give it a structural advantage that no clock speed difference can overcome. The Intel chip's 32,637 multithread score versus AMD's 17,492 is the single most important number for anyone running heavily parallel workloads.

For light-threaded or single-threaded work, Intel still wins, but the gap is far smaller. The 17.4% single-thread deficit for AMD means everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications will favor Intel, but the difference is not overwhelming. The AMD chip's lower 35 W TDP and 6 nm process suggest it is the more power-efficient option, though the data does not include direct power consumption measurements. Its higher average benchmark score of 34,881 versus 34,554, despite losing every head-to-head test, indicates the AMD part performs well in benchmarks outside the PassMark suite used for direct comparison.

Buyers who need maximum throughput in threaded workloads should pick the Intel Core i7-13700HX without hesitation. Its 16 cores, 24 threads, 5.00 GHz boost, and 30 MB of L3 cache make it the stronger compute engine in every measured category. Buyers prioritizing a more recent platform, lower TDP, or newer process node — and who can tolerate a 17.4% single-thread and 46.4% multithread penalty — would consider the AMD Ryzen 5 150. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $485, while the AMD part has no listed launch price. For pure performance per the benchmark record, Intel is the winner in all 11 head-to-head tests.