AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS vs Intel Core i3-13100 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i3-13100 target different computing environments: one is a mobile processor, the other a desktop part. The recorded data shows a clear split: the Ryzen wins 9 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel takes 6. However, the magnitude and nature of those wins reveal distinct strengths. The AMD chip dominates in multi-threaded and specialized workloads, while the Intel chip excels in single-thread speed and specific legacy tests. This analysis breaks down where each processor earns its keep based solely on benchmark scores and architectural data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS establishes its dominance in throughput-heavy tasks. It wins decisively in PassMark's integer math, data compression, data encryption, and random string sorting. The 51% lead in integer math over the i3-13100 is particularly telling, as is the 69.7% margin in data encryption. These are workloads that scale with parallel execution resources, and the Ryzen's 6 cores and 12 threads provide a structural advantage over the i3's 4 cores and 8 threads.

The Intel Core i3-13100 wins in single-thread performance tests, including PassMark single-thread and Cinebench R23 single-core. It also takes Cinebench R23 multi-core, a surprising result given its lower core count, suggesting that its higher boost clock and architectural efficiency matter in that specific renderer. The i3 also edges out the Ryzen in PassMark's physics test and find prime numbers, though the margins are small.

The use-case split is clear: the AMD part is built for parallel workloads like encryption, compression, and integer-heavy computations. The Intel part is better suited for lightly threaded applications where raw per-core speed dominates, plus it holds its own in certain multi-core scenarios. For a mobile user, the Ryzen's wins align with productivity and content creation. For a desktop user, the i3's single-thread advantage suits gaming and responsive everyday tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, codenamed Rembrandt-R. It is a mobile part with a 35 W TDP, fitting into the AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core i3-13100 uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm Intel process, a desktop part with a 60 W TDP on Socket 1700. The process node difference is significant: 6 nm versus 10 nm, which typically translates to better power efficiency for the AMD chip.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The Ryzen packs 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i3 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Cache hierarchies also differ: the Ryzen has 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core with 16 MB shared L3, whereas the i3 has 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core with 12 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has more L2 cache per core, but the AMD chip has more total L3. Base and boost clocks are close: 3.30 GHz versus 3.40 GHz base, and 4.55 GHz versus 4.50 GHz boost, favoring the i3 slightly on base but the Ryzen on boost.

Memory support is another separator. The Ryzen supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The i3 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though its bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe capability differs: the Ryzen offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the i3 offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part has newer PCIe generation, but fewer lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen has Radeon 660M, while the i3 has UHD Graphics 730. Both were released on the same date, 2023-01-03, and both are currently active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided results favor the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS. In PassMark data encryption, the Ryzen scores 13656 against 8049, a 69.7% advantage. Data compression shows a 37.3% lead, with scores of 221668 versus 161424. Integer math is another blowout: 62372 versus 41313, a 51% gap. Random string sorting also goes heavily to the Ryzen, 22781 versus 15925, a 43.1% difference. Extended instructions favor the Ryzen by 39.4%, and floating point math by 9.9%. The PassMark multi-thread score shows a 30.5% lead, 17914 versus 13726. Cinebench R15 also favors the Ryzen: multi-core by 20.6% (1457 versus 1208) and single-core by 36.5% (232 versus 170).

The Intel Core i3-13100 wins Cinebench R23 by a wide margin. In multi-core, it scores 11986 against 8613, a 28.1% lead. Single-core R23 also goes to Intel, 1692 versus 1445, a 14.6% advantage. PassMark single-thread favors Intel by 9.7%, with scores of 3460 versus 3123. The i3 also wins PassMark physics, 870 versus 844, a slim 3% margin, and find prime numbers, 52 versus 49, a 5.8% edge.

These results show that the Ryzen is not just ahead in multi-thread workloads, but often by very large margins. The i3's wins are narrower, with the single-thread and R23 multi-core exceptions. The R23 multi-core result is notable: despite having fewer cores, the i3 beats the Ryzen by 28.1%, indicating that the R23 renderer responds well to the i3's architecture and clock speeds. Conversely, the Ryzen's R15 wins suggest that older renderers favor its thread count.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i3-13100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do they compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel i3-13100 leads in PassMark single-thread with a score of 3460 versus 3123, a 9.7% advantage. It also wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 14.6% (1692 versus 1445). However, the Ryzen wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 36.5% (232 versus 170).

Q: What is the biggest benchmark margin between them?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark data encryption, where the Ryzen scores 13656 against 8049, a 69.7% lead. The next largest is integer math at 51% in favor of the Ryzen.

Q: Which chip wins in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen wins most multi-thread tests, including PassMark multi-thread (17914 versus 13726, a 30.5% lead) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (1457 versus 1208, a 20.6% lead). The exception is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel i3-13100 wins by 28.1% (11986 versus 8613).

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The Ryzen supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel i3 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its bandwidth is not recorded.

Q: How do their integrated graphics compare?

A: The Ryzen uses Radeon 660M graphics. The Intel i3 uses UHD Graphics 730. No benchmark scores for graphics are provided in the data.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice based on workload type. For multi-threaded, parallel-heavy tasks like encryption, compression, and integer math, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is the stronger processor. Its 69.7% lead in encryption and 51% lead in integer math are decisive. It also holds a 30.5% advantage in PassMark multi-thread, making it the better option for content creation, data processing, and any workload that scales with cores and threads.

For single-thread-sensitive applications, the Intel Core i3-13100 is the better pick. Its 9.7% PassMark single-thread lead and 14.6% Cinebench R23 single-core advantage indicate stronger per-core performance. The i3 also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 28.1%, which is unusual for a 4-core chip and suggests it handles that renderer particularly well. For a desktop user focused on gaming or lightly threaded apps, the i3's raw speed is valuable.

The Ryzen's 9 wins versus the i3's 6 wins, combined with the larger margins on the Ryzen's victories, suggest it is the more capable overall processor in this comparison. The i3's wins are concentrated in single-thread and a few specific tests, but the Ryzen's leads are often enormous. The mobile Ryzen also operates at a lower TDP (35 W versus 60 W), which is consistent with its target market. Ultimately, the Ryzen 5 7535HS suits mobile users needing parallel power, while the Core i3-13100 suits desktop users prioritizing single-thread speed. The average benchmark scores reflect this: the Ryzen sits at 19047, the i3 at 18380, placing them in the 73rd and 72nd percentiles of all CPUs respectively.