AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS vs Intel Core i5-13420H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS records an average benchmark score of 19047, while the Intel Core i5-13420H records 18511. The AMD part sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, and the Intel part at the 72nd.

Q: How do these chips compare in multi-threaded rendering workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-13420H is markedly faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 11084 versus 8613 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, a 22.3% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel leads 1738 to 1457, a 16.2% gap.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. The AMD chip wins 6 of the 21 head-to-head tests, including PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting. Its biggest win is an 19.5% lead in extended instructions.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-13420H has 8 cores and 12 threads. Both support 12 threads, but Intel achieves that with more physical cores.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-13420H boosts to 4.60 GHz, slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 4.55 GHz. The AMD part has a much higher base clock of 3.30 GHz compared to Intel's 2.10 GHz.

Q: Do these processors use the same memory technology?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core i5-13420H supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13420H dominates the synthetic rendering and physics workloads, winning 15 of the 21 head-to-head tests. Its advantages are largest in Cinebench R23 multi-core (22.3% ahead), Cinebench R15 multi-core (16.2% ahead), PassMark physics (16.6% ahead), and PassMark floating point math (17% ahead). It also wins every 3DMark test in the comparison, from 1.7% in the 8-thread test to 10% in the 2-thread test. The single-thread story also favors Intel: it leads 3DMark single-thread by 8%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 14.4%, and PassMark single-thread by 8%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS claims a smaller but distinct set of victories in specialized workloads. It wins PassMark data compression by 5.8%, data encryption by 18.1%, extended instructions by 19.5%, integer math by 7.2%, multithread by 2.5%, and random string sorting by 3.3%. These wins cluster around integer-heavy and security-related tasks rather than floating-point rendering. The AMD chip also holds a slight overall average score advantage (19047 vs 18511), despite losing the majority of individual tests, because its wins tend to be in workloads that carry significant weight in the aggregate metric.

The practical split is clear: Intel for rendering, physics simulation, and single-threaded responsiveness; AMD for encryption, compression, and integer processing. Users who run diverse mixed workloads may find the AMD part competitive on overall average, but users whose primary tasks are rendering or simulation should expect Intel to pull ahead substantially.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is built on the Zen 3+ architecture, code-named Rembrandt-R, using a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-13420H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, code-named Raptor Lake-H, on a 10 nm process at Intel. These are fundamentally different design approaches: AMD uses a monolithic 6-core layout, while Intel uses a hybrid 8-core layout with its Raptor Lake design.

Cache structures differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's per-core L2 is four times larger, while AMD's shared L3 is 4 MB larger overall.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 660M, while Intel includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. Memory support diverges: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe connectivity also differs, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and Intel offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The AMD die size is recorded at 208 mm², while no die size is recorded for Intel. Both processors are mobile parts, both are production active, both launched on the same date, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. AMD's part number is listed as 100-000000986 (FP7) and 100-000000990 (FP7r2), while Intel's is SRMHX.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel Core i5-13420H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.55 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Process node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 660M | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Die size | 208 mm² | Not recorded |

| Part number | 100-000000986 (FP7), 100-000000990 (FP7r2) | SRMHX |

The TDP difference is notable: AMD is rated at 35 W and Intel at 45 W, which aligns with AMD's higher base clock and Intel's higher boost clock. The memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s is recorded only for AMD. Both chips are dual-channel, neither supports ECC memory, and both are mobile market segments.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win in the entire comparison belongs to the Intel Core i5-13420H in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 11084 against AMD's 8613, a 22.3% advantage. This is the headline result for rendering performance. Cinebench R15 multi-core tells the same story at a smaller scale: Intel leads 1738 to 1457, a 16.2% gap. PassMark physics also favors Intel heavily, 1012 to 844, a 16.6% lead. Floating point math follows the same pattern, with Intel at 42806 versus AMD's 35540, a 17% advantage. Single-core Cinebench R23 shows Intel ahead by 14.4%, scoring 1689 versus 1445.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS posts its largest win in PassMark extended instructions, 15411 to 12897, a 19.5% margin. Data encryption is nearly as strong for AMD: 13656 to 11559, an 18.1% lead. Integer math goes to AMD by 7.2%, 62372 to 58156. Data compression favors AMD by 5.8%, 221668 to 209450. Random string sorting goes AMD's way by 3.3%, and PassMark multithread goes AMD's way by 2.5%, 17914 to 17475.

The 3DMark suite is uniformly Intel territory. The 2-thread test shows the biggest margin at 10% (1871 vs 1684). The 4-thread test shows 5.7% (3357 vs 3164), the max-thread test 5.4% (5587 vs 5285), the 16-thread test 4.1% (5518 vs 5292), and the 8-thread test just 1.7% (4614 vs 4537). The single-thread 3DMark test goes to Intel by 8% (948 vs 872).

PassMark single-thread and the duplicate singlethread entry both record Intel ahead by 8% (3396 vs 3123). The only tests where AMD leads by double digits are the two security and instruction-extension workloads, data encryption and extended instructions. Intel leads by double digits in Cinebench R23 multi-core, Cinebench R15 multi-core, PassMark physics, and PassMark floating point math.

The win count is decisive: Intel takes 15 tests, AMD takes 6. Yet the average benchmark score tells a different overall story, with AMD slightly ahead at 19047 versus 18511. This suggests AMD's wins are weighted toward workloads that matter more in the aggregate scoring, or that Intel's large margins in rendering do not fully compensate across the entire benchmark suite.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-13420H is the clear choice for rendering, physics simulation, and floating-point workloads. It wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 22.3%, Cinebench R15 multi-core by 16.2%, PassMark physics by 16.6%, and PassMark floating point math by 17%. It also takes every 3DMark test and every single-thread test in the comparison. Users whose primary tasks are video rendering, 3D simulation, or single-threaded application responsiveness should select Intel based on this data.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is the better option for encryption, compression, and integer-heavy workloads. It leads PassMark data encryption by 18.1%, extended instructions by 19.5%, data compression by 5.8%, integer math by 7.2%, and random string sorting by 3.3%. It also edges out Intel in PassMark multithread by 2.5% and holds a higher average benchmark score overall, 19047 versus 18511, despite losing the majority of head-to-head tests.

The architecture trade-off is straightforward. Intel's 8-core Raptor Lake design with its larger per-core L2 cache and higher boost clock produces stronger rendering and physics results. AMD's 6-core Zen 3+ design on a smaller 6 nm process with a larger shared L3 cache and higher base clock excels in integer and security tasks. The 35 W TDP of the AMD part versus the 45 W TDP of the Intel part may also matter for system-level thermal design, though the recorded data does not include thermal performance measurements.

For a user who values overall average score and runs mixed workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is the data-backed pick. For a user who prioritizes rendering speed, physics, and single-thread performance, the Intel Core i5-13420H wins decisively. The choice depends entirely on workload mix, and the recorded benchmark results make that distinction clear.