AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core i7-13700H Comparison

The Intel Core i7-13700H and AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT occupy very different positions in the processor landscape, yet their average benchmark scores place them within striking distance of each other. The Intel part, a mobile chip from the Core 13th Gen family, posts an average benchmark score of 27355, while the AMD desktop part, from the 5000 series, averages 26748. Both sit at the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The head-to-head results, however, tell a more complex story than those aggregate numbers suggest, with the Intel chip winning 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons and the AMD chip taking the two most demanding single-core tests.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split between these two processors is stark. The Intel Core i7-13700H dominates nearly every multi-threaded workload in the head-to-head suite, making it the clear choice for tasks that scale across many cores. Its 14 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads, and the benchmark data reflects this. In PassMark's physics test, which simulates rigid body physics calculations, the Intel chip scores 1725 against the AMD chip's 840, a 105.4% advantage. Similarly, the floating point math test shows the Intel part at 66322 versus 36694 for the AMD part, an 80.7% gap. These are not marginal differences; they are decisive wins that point to the Intel part being far better suited for rendering, simulation, and other floating-point-heavy tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, by contrast, wins in two specific areas: Cinebench R23 multicore and Cinebench R23 singlecore. The single-core result is particularly notable, with the AMD part scoring 2237 versus 1856 for the Intel part, a 17% advantage. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications, or for tasks where a single thread's performance is the bottleneck, the AMD chip holds an edge. The R23 multicore win is smaller, a 2.4% difference (15848 versus 15474), which shows that despite having fewer cores (6 versus 14), the AMD chip can hold its own in this particular rendering workload. This implies that the AMD part's higher per-core efficiency in certain workloads can partially compensate for its lower core count.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The Intel Core i7-13700H uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-H variant, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. It is a hybrid design with 14 cores and 20 threads, though the database does not specify the performance and efficiency core split. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Zen 3, codenamed Cezanne, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The process node difference, 10 nm versus 7 nm, is one factor that contributes to the different power and efficiency profiles.

Cache configurations also differ substantially. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L2 and L3 allocations likely help in workloads with large working sets. The AMD part's smaller caches are partially offset by the higher clock speeds, with the base clock at 3.60 GHz and boost at 4.40 GHz, compared to the Intel chip's 2.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost.

Memory support is another differentiator. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, while the AMD chip supports only DDR4. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part's bandwidth is not listed. PCIe support also differs, with the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only) and the AMD part offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well, with Intel using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and AMD using Radeon Vega 7.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core i7-13700H comes in the PassMark physics test, where it scores 1725 against 840, a 105.4% delta. This nearly doubles the AMD chip's output. The floating point math test also shows a massive gap, with 66322 versus 36694, an 80.7% delta. The find prime numbers test shows a 90.7% delta (103 versus 54), which is another extreme outlier. These tests highlight the raw computational throughput differences between the two designs.

The Intel chip also wins decisively in integer math, scoring 92811 versus 64218, a 44.5% delta. The multithread test shows a 38.9% delta (26399 versus 19000), and the random string sorting test shows a 36.7% delta (33595 versus 24583). The data compression test gives a 26.2% delta (307791 versus 243904), and data encryption gives a 21.8% delta (17971 versus 14754). Extended instructions show a smaller 7.5% delta (18303 versus 17027), which is still a win for Intel.

In Cinebench, the results are more mixed. The R15 multicore test shows Intel at 2496 versus 1597, a 56.3% delta. The R15 singlecore test shows Intel at 269 versus 225, a 19.6% delta. The R20 multicore test shows Intel at 9231 versus 6656, a 38.7% delta, and the R20 singlecore test shows Intel at 1303 versus 939, a 38.8% delta. However, in R23, the AMD chip takes both tests. The R23 multicore result is 15848 versus 15474, a 2.4% delta in AMD's favor. The R23 singlecore result is 2237 versus 1856, a 17% delta in AMD's favor.

The PassMark single-thread tests, listed twice in the database with identical scores, show Intel at 3594 versus 3066, a 17.2% delta. This is interesting because the AMD chip wins the Cinebench R23 singlecore test by a similar margin, yet loses the PassMark single-thread test. This suggests that the two benchmark suites are measuring different aspects of single-thread performance, with Cinebench R23 favoring the AMD architecture and PassMark favoring the Intel architecture.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion for different use cases. The Intel Core i7-13700H is the dominant processor for multi-threaded workloads. With 15 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, its advantages in physics, floating point, integer math, and multithread tests are substantial. Anyone running rendering workloads, scientific simulations, or heavy content creation would see significant benefits from the Intel chip's higher core count and larger cache. The 80.7% delta in floating point math and the 105.4% delta in physics are the kind of margins that translate into real time savings.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, while losing the majority of tests, wins the Cinebench R23 multicore and singlecore tests. The R23 singlecore win, with a 17% delta, is particularly relevant for tasks that rely on a single thread's performance, such as some legacy applications or lightly threaded games. The R23 multicore win, though smaller at 2.4%, shows that the AMD chip is not universally slower in rendering workloads. For users who prioritize Cinebench R23 results specifically, the AMD part is the better choice.

The average benchmark scores place the Intel chip at 27355 and the AMD chip at 26748, a difference of about 2.3%. This is a narrow margin, and the nearest rivals for each chip confirm that they occupy similar performance tiers. The Intel chip's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G at 27382, a 0.1% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 27535, a 0.7% difference. The AMD chip's nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 9554 at 26743, a 0% difference, and the Intel Core i7-12700H at 26717, a 0.1% difference. These rivals show that both processors sit in a crowded performance band where small variations in workload can change the ranking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 2237 in Cinebench R23 single-core, compared to 1856 for the Intel Core i7-13700H, a 17% delta in favor of AMD.

Q: Which processor wins the PassMark physics test?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H scores 1725 in the PassMark physics test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 840, giving Intel a 105.4% delta.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports only DDR4. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H has an average benchmark score of 27355, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an average benchmark score of 26748.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT |

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

| Cores | 14 | 6 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Cezanne |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 10,700 million |

| Die Size | Not listed | 180 mm² |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 16 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 51.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Radeon Vega 7 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $502 | $125 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | SRMJ1 | 100-000001489 |