AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs Intel Core i7-13700TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors. AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U takes the overall win count at 13 wins versus 4 for Intel Core i7-13700TE, but the Intel part dominates in specific heavy compute workloads. The most striking result is in floating point math, where Intel leads by 46.7% with a score of 66421 against AMD's 45265. This is the largest margin in either direction across all recorded tests.

Integer math follows a similar pattern. Intel scores 97911 versus AMD's 74875, a 30.8% advantage. Prime number finding shows Intel at 101 against AMD's 78, a 29.5% lead. Physics simulation also favors Intel, 1368 versus 1154, which is an 18.5% margin. These four workloads demonstrate that the Intel Core i7-13700TE retains a meaningful edge in math-intensive and physics-based tasks despite its lower overall benchmark average.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U counters with a sweep of the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multicore, AMD scores 19982 against Intel's 18698, a 6.4% lead. Single-core R23 shows AMD at 2821 versus 2639, a 6.5% margin. Cinebench R20 multicore goes to AMD 8392 against 7853, again 6.4%. R20 single-core is 1184 versus 1108, also 6.4%. Cinebench R15 multicore shows AMD at 2014 versus 1884, a 6.5% lead, and R15 single-core is 284 versus 265, a 6.7% margin. The consistency of these deltas across all six Cinebench tests suggests a fundamental efficiency advantage for the AMD design in rendering workloads.

PassMark tests outside of math also favor AMD. Data compression shows AMD at 260925 versus 243565, a 6.7% edge. Data encryption goes to AMD 15843 versus 15006, a 5.3% lead. Extended instructions show the largest AMD win after floating point: 19130 versus 13750, a 28.1% margin. Random string sorting favors AMD 32114 versus 27307, a 15% lead. Single-thread performance goes to AMD 3732 versus 3422, an 8.3% advantage. The multithread test is essentially a tie, with AMD at 22795 and Intel at 22754, a 0.2% difference.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. Intel Core i7-13700TE sits at an average score of 31028 with an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs. AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U averages 30254 with an 81st percentile. The Intel part is 0.1% behind AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, 0.2% behind Intel Core i7-12700F, 0.4% behind Intel Core 9 273PTE, and 0.5% ahead of AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS. The AMD part is 0.1% ahead of AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 0.4% behind AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, 0.4% behind AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, and 0.6% behind Intel Core i9-11980HK. Both chips sit in a crowded performance band where small deltas separate many competitors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. Intel Core i7-13700TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. It is a desktop-class part with 16 cores and 24 threads, built for Intel Socket 1700. AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process. It is a mobile part with 6 cores and 12 threads, built for AMD Socket FP7.

The core count difference is substantial. Intel fields 16 cores and 24 threads, while AMD fields 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer than half the cores, the AMD part matches or beats Intel in most recorded benchmarks. This points to higher per-core efficiency in the Zen 4 design. The Intel part compensates with a larger shared L3 cache of 30 MB versus AMD's 16 MB, and larger per-core L2 at 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core. L1 cache is also larger on Intel at 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core.

Process node differences are stark. Intel uses a 10 nm node, while AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process. The transistor count reflects this: AMD's die contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while Intel's die size is 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database. The smaller process node allows AMD to pack more transistors into a smaller area.

Clock speeds tell another part of the story. Intel has a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. AMD has a base clock of 3500 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD part starts from a much higher base frequency, which helps explain its single-thread and Cinebench wins despite lower core counts.

Thermal design power differs as well. Intel is rated at 35 W TDP, while AMD is rated at 28 W TDP. The AMD part delivers higher benchmark scores in most tests while drawing less thermal headroom on paper. Memory support also diverges: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel has no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported by AMD but not by Intel.

PCIe generation differs. Intel supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while AMD supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, AMD uses Radeon 760M. The AMD part is a mobile market segment product, while Intel is a desktop market segment product. Release dates place Intel in January 2023 and AMD in April 2024, over a year apart.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE has 16 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U scores 19982 against Intel's 18698, a 6.4% advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore.

Q: Where does the Intel Core i7-13700TE have its biggest advantage?

A: The largest Intel win is in PassMark floating point math, where it scores 66421 versus AMD's 45265, a 46.7% lead. It also leads by 30.8% in integer math and 29.5% in prime number finding.

Q: What is the difference in process node?

A: Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-13700TE does not.

Q: How do the overall average benchmark scores compare?

A: Intel Core i7-13700TE has an average benchmark score of 31028 with an 82nd percentile ranking. AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has an average score of 30254 with an 81st percentile ranking.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. Core count: Intel has 16, AMD has 6. Threads: Intel has 24, AMD has 12. Base clock: Intel is 1100 MHz, AMD is 3500 MHz. Boost clock: Intel is 4.80 GHz, AMD is 4.90 GHz. TDP: Intel is 35 W, AMD is 28 W. Socket: Intel uses Socket 1700, AMD uses Socket FP7. Architecture: Intel uses Raptor Lake, AMD uses Zen 4. Codename: Intel is Raptor Lake-S, AMD is Hawk Point. Process node: Intel is 10 nm, AMD is 4 nm. Foundry: Intel uses Intel, AMD uses TSMC. Die size: Intel is 257 mm², AMD is 178 mm². Transistors: Intel has no recorded figure, AMD has 25,000 million.

Cache hierarchy differs. L1 cache: Intel has 80 KB per core, AMD has 64 KB per core. L2 cache: Intel has 2 MB per core, AMD has 1 MB per core. L3 cache: Intel has 30 MB shared, AMD has 16 MB shared. Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, AMD supports only DDR5. Memory bandwidth: Intel has no recorded figure, AMD has 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory: Intel does not support it, AMD supports it. PCIe: Intel is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, AMD is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, AMD uses Radeon 760M. Market segment: Intel is desktop, AMD is mobile. Release date: Intel is January 2023, AMD is April 2024. Part numbers: Intel is SRMG4, AMD is 100-000001318(FP7r2) and 100-000001378(FP7).

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict: pick the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U for general-purpose and rendering workloads, and pick the Intel Core i7-13700TE for math-heavy compute tasks. The AMD part wins 13 of 17 head-to-head tests, including all Cinebench workloads, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. It achieves this with 6 cores and 12 threads versus Intel's 16 cores and 24 threads, and with a lower 28 W TDP against Intel's 35 W.

The Intel part wins exactly four tests, but they are decisive in their categories. Floating point math at 46.7% ahead, integer math at 30.8% ahead, prime number finding at 29.5% ahead, and physics at 18.5% ahead. These are not marginal victories. For workloads that rely heavily on raw arithmetic throughput, the Intel Core i7-13700TE is the stronger choice despite losing the overall benchmark average by 774 points.

The multithread test result is worth noting. AMD wins by a razor-thin 0.2% margin, scoring 22795 versus 22754. This near-tie in a multithreaded workload, despite Intel having more than double the core count, reinforces the per-core efficiency advantage of the AMD design.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U wins in rendering workloads. All six Cinebench tests, from R15 to R23, single-core and multicore, favor AMD by margins between 6.4% and 6.7%. This makes it the better choice for 3D rendering, video encoding, and other Cinebench-style workloads. It also wins in data compression by 6.7%, data encryption by 5.3%, and random string sorting by 15%. The extended instructions lead of 28.1% suggests AMD has a substantial advantage in workloads that use modern instruction set extensions.

The Intel Core i7-13700TE wins in pure arithmetic computation. Floating point math shows a 46.7% advantage, integer math shows a 30.8% advantage, and prime number finding shows a 29.5% advantage. Physics simulation also favors Intel at 18.5%. These are the workloads where the Intel part's larger cache and higher core count translate into measurable performance gains.

The overall average benchmark score favors Intel at 31028 versus 30254, a difference of 774 points. Both parts rank in the low 80s percentile among all CPUs, with Intel at 82 and AMD at 81. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U sits in a competitive field where its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, and Intel Core i9-11980HK, all within 0.6% of its average score. The Intel Core i7-13700TE faces similarly close competition from AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Intel Core i7-12700F, Intel Core 9 273PTE, and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS, all within 0.5% of its average.

For buyers choosing between these two, the decision hinges on workload profile. General productivity, rendering, and mixed-use scenarios favor the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U, which wins the majority of tests and does so with fewer cores and lower TDP. Specialized math and physics workloads favor the Intel Core i7-13700TE, where its wins are large enough to justify choosing it despite losing most other benchmarks. The near-tie in multithread performance means neither part has a decisive edge in heavily threaded general workloads, but the AMD part delivers that performance with a lower thermal envelope and a more modern 4 nm process.