AMD Ryzen 5 5600U vs Intel Core i3-13100TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two processors evenly, with three wins apiece, but the victories cluster around very different workloads. The Intel Core i3-13100TE takes the newer Cinebench R23 tests and Geekbench single-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U dominates the older Cinebench R15 suite and Geekbench multi-core.

The most striking separation appears in Cinebench version comparisons. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 10054 against 7792.5 for the AMD, a 29% advantage. Yet in Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part reverses the result completely, scoring 1321 against 1013, a 23.3% deficit for Intel. This suggests the two chips respond very differently to the workload scaling between R15 and R23. The Intel architecture appears to extract more performance as the render workload grows more demanding, while the AMD chip loses ground in the newer test.

Single-core results tell a similar story of generational shift. In Geekbench single-core, Intel leads 1739 to 1567, an 11% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel again wins 1419 to 1371, though by a narrower 3.5%. However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins decisively with 223 against 142, a 36.3% gap. The Ryzen 5 5600U's older Zen 3 cores apparently handle the legacy R15 workload far better, while Intel's Raptor Lake cores pull ahead in modern test iterations.

For multi-threaded productivity outside Cinebench, the AMD chip holds the edge. Geekbench multi-core shows AMD at 6043 versus Intel at 5703, a 5.6% win. This aligns with the Ryzen's core count advantage: six cores and twelve threads versus four cores and eight threads. The Intel chip compensates with higher clock speeds and newer architecture, but the raw thread count favors AMD in this particular test.

The overall average benchmark score sits very close: Intel at 3111, AMD at 3053. Both processors occupy the 52nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals for Intel include the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS at 3122 (0.3% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U at 3096 (0.5% lower). For AMD, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U at 3063 (0.3% higher). This places both chips in the same performance tier, with the Intel part marginally ahead in aggregate scoring.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-13100TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². The AMD Ryzen 5 5600U uses Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. The smaller process node gives AMD a manufacturing advantage, though Intel's die is more compact.

Core configuration differs significantly. Intel provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads. This 50% thread advantage for AMD explains its multi-core wins in certain tests. Cache layouts also diverge: Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, but a larger 16 MB shared L3. The larger L3 pool on AMD could benefit workloads with repeated data access patterns.

Clock behavior shows Intel pushing higher base frequency at 2.40 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, but AMD counters with a slightly higher boost at 4.20 GHz versus 4.10 GHz. The thermal envelope differs dramatically: Intel runs at 35 W TDP while AMD sips just 15 W. This makes the AMD part far more suitable for thin-and-light systems, while the Intel chip targets desktop builds with more cooling headroom.

Platform support reveals another split. Intel uses Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 CPU lanes, plus support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and ECC memory. AMD uses Socket FP6 with PCIe Gen 3 and 8 CPU lanes, supporting only DDR4 without ECC. The Intel platform offers newer connectivity standards, while AMD's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics likely outperforms Intel's UHD Graphics 730, though the database records no direct graphics benchmarks to confirm this.

The release timeline shows Intel arriving nearly two years later: January 2023 for the Core i3-13100TE versus January 2021 for the Ryzen 5 5600U. Both remain in active production. The Intel part carries the SRMFT part number, while AMD uses 100-000000287. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an option for either.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100TE wins decisively with a score of 10054 against 7792.5 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U, a 29% advantage. This is the largest multi-core margin in the head-to-head data.

Q: Why does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U win Cinebench R15 multi-core?

A: AMD scores 1321 against Intel's 1013 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, a 23.3% lead. The Ryzen's six cores and twelve threads likely handle this older workload more efficiently, despite Intel winning the newer R23 test.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The results split by benchmark generation. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins 223 to 142, a 36.3% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel wins 1419 to 1371, a 3.5% margin. In Geekbench single-core, Intel wins 1739 to 1567, an 11% margin.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for these two CPUs?

A: Intel averages 3111 across all recorded benchmarks, while AMD averages 3053. Both sit at the 52nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating near-identical overall performance.

Q: Which CPU has better multi-threaded performance in Geekbench?

A: AMD leads in Geekbench multi-core with 6043 versus 5703 for Intel, a 5.6% advantage. This aligns with AMD's higher core and thread count.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100TE runs at 35 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U runs at 15 W TDP. The AMD chip draws less than half the power budget, making it more suitable for battery-powered devices.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i3-13100TE | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 3 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 180 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon Vega 7 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2021-01-11 |

The AMD chip carries 10,700 million transistors, a figure not recorded for Intel. The AMD part also supports dual-channel memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both processors use dual-channel memory buses, but Intel adds DDR5 support and ECC capability that AMD lacks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core i3-13100TE comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 10054 against 7792.5 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U. This 29% delta represents the most significant performance gap in either direction across all recorded tests. The R23 single-core test also favors Intel, though narrowly: 1419 versus 1371, a 3.5% edge. Geekbench single-core gives Intel its third win at 1739 versus 1567, an 11% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600U counters with its own set of victories. The most dramatic is Cinebench R15 single-core: 223 versus 142, a 36.3% margin that stands as the largest relative difference in the entire comparison. Cinebench R15 multi-core also goes to AMD at 1321 versus 1013, a 23.3% win. Geekbench multi-core rounds out AMD's wins at 6043 versus 5703, a 5.6% advantage.

The pattern suggests workload sensitivity. AMD dominates the older R15 test suite, possibly due to how Zen 3 handles that specific render path. Intel dominates the newer R23 suite and Geekbench single-core, indicating better optimization for modern instruction sets. The Geekbench multi-core result breaks this pattern: AMD wins despite Intel's newer architecture, likely due to the 12-thread versus 8-thread configuration.

Both chips miss some benchmarks in their recorded data. Intel has Cinebench R20 scores (4222 multi-core, 595 single-core) that AMD lacks. AMD has no R20 entries. This means the aggregate comparison relies on the six shared tests, where each processor claims exactly three wins. The average benchmark scores reflect all recorded tests for each chip, but the head-to-head comparison uses only the common six.

The Verdict

The data points to different buyers for each processor. The Intel Core i3-13100TE suits users running modern render workloads, particularly Cinebench R23, where it leads by 29% in multi-core. Its Geekbench single-core advantage of 11% also recommends it for lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office productivity, and legacy single-threaded software that scales with clock speed and IPC.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600U appeals to users prioritizing efficiency and multi-threaded responsiveness in the older benchmark generation. Its 15 W TDP makes it the clear choice for battery-powered laptops, while the 36.3% win in Cinebench R15 single-core suggests excellent compatibility with legacy software. The 5.6% Geekbench multi-core lead also favors AMD for parallel workloads like video transcoding or compilation that follow Geekbench's threading model.

For desktop builders, the Intel part offers newer platform features: PCIe Gen 5, DDR5 support, ECC memory, and a 2023 release date. For mobile users, the AMD part offers superior power efficiency and a larger L3 cache. Both chips sit at the 52nd percentile, so neither represents a class-leading choice. The decision hinges on workload type and power constraints rather than raw performance dominance.

The database shows a tie in benchmark wins, but the margins tell the real story. Intel's largest win reaches 29%, while AMD's largest reaches 36.3%. AMD's wins tend to be more decisive in the older tests, while Intel's modern-test wins include one very large margin and two smaller ones. Users running current-generation software should lean Intel; those running legacy applications or prioritizing battery life should lean AMD.