AMD Ryzen 7 2700E vs Intel Core i3-13100E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E across every Cinebench workload in the head-to-head comparison. The Intel Core i3-13100E does not claim a single victory in the six benchmark tests. The margins are consistent, hovering around 6% in favor of the AMD part. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 2700E scores 1255 against the i3-13100E's 1180, a delta of -6%. The single-core R15 test tells a similar story: 177 for AMD versus 166 for Intel, with a -6.2% delta. This is the largest relative gap in the entire set, though it remains narrow.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern repeats. The AMD chip posts 5232 in multi-core, while the Intel chip manages 4918, again a -6% difference. In R20 single-core, the scores are 738 and 694, respectively, with the same -6% delta. Cinebench R23 reinforces the trend: the Ryzen 7 2700E reaches 12458 in multi-core, compared to 11710 for the i3-13100E, and 1758 versus 1653 in single-core. Both deltas sit at -6%. The consistency of these margins across all three Cinebench versions suggests a stable performance relationship, not a workload-specific anomaly.

What stands out is that the Intel chip's higher boost clock does not translate into a single-core win. The i3-13100E boosts to 4.40 GHz, while the Ryzen 7 2700E tops out at 4.00 GHz. Despite the 400 MHz disadvantage, the AMD part leads in every single-core test. This implies architectural efficiency differences, where the older Zen core manages to outperform the newer Raptor Lake core at lower clock speeds in these specific workloads. The data does not support the expectation that a higher boost clock automatically yields superior single-thread performance.

The average benchmark scores place these two close together. The Intel Core i3-13100E has an average score of 3668, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E sits at 3603. That is a modest 65-point gap, roughly 1.8% in favor of Intel when averaging across all recorded tests. The percentile rankings are similarly tight: the i3-13100E lands at the 56th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 7 2700E sits at the 55th. These are near-identical positions, but the head-to-head Cinebench data tells a different story, one where AMD consistently edges ahead.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E wins every single benchmark in the direct comparison, so the use-case split is one-sided on paper. Yet the broader database context complicates the picture. The Intel Core i3-13100E's average benchmark score of 3668 is higher than the AMD part's 3603, which means the Intel chip performs better across the full range of recorded tests beyond Cinebench. The i3-13100E also appears in the Geekbench results with a multi-core score of 7025 and a single-core score of 2001, while the Ryzen 7 2700E has no Geekbench entries in the database. That absence is notable: the Intel chip has additional performance data points that contribute to its higher average, while the AMD chip's average relies solely on Cinebench scores.

For workloads that mirror Cinebench's rendering and 3D modeling tasks, the Ryzen 7 2700E is the clear choice based on the six direct comparisons. The 6% lead in both multi-core and single-core tests indicates that AMD's eight-core, sixteen-thread configuration outperforms Intel's four-core, eight-thread design in these specific scenarios. The extra cores and threads likely drive the multi-core advantage, but the single-core wins cannot be attributed to core count alone. The Intel part's smaller footprint, with a 60 W TDP versus 65 W for AMD, suggests it may be better suited for thermally constrained systems, though the database does not provide direct power efficiency benchmarks.

The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR4. That gives the i3-13100E a flexibility advantage for system builders who want to use newer memory standards. The Intel part also integrates UHD Graphics 730, whereas the Ryzen 7 2700E has no integrated graphics at all. For a system without a discrete GPU, the Intel chip is the only viable option between the two. The Ryzen 7 2700E requires an external graphics card to produce any display output.

The Verdict

The data points to a narrow but consistent victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E in Cinebench workloads. All six head-to-head tests show AMD winning by approximately 6%, with no single test where Intel closes the gap. If the benchmark suite in question is Cinebench, the choice is straightforward: the Ryzen 7 2700E delivers higher scores across the board. The i3-13100E's higher clock speeds do not compensate for the performance difference in these tests.

However, the broader database context introduces nuance. The Intel Core i3-13100E has a higher average benchmark score (3668 versus 3603) and a slightly higher percentile ranking (56th versus 55th). This means that across all recorded tests, not just Cinebench, the Intel part actually performs better on average. The Geekbench results, which show the i3-13100E scoring 7025 in multi-core and 2001 in single-core, are not available for the Ryzen 7 2700E, leaving a gap in the comparison. Buyers who value the integrated graphics, DDR5 support, and the newer Raptor Lake architecture may find the Intel chip more versatile, even if it loses the Cinebench matchups.

The verdict depends on the workload. For pure Cinebench-style rendering tasks, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E wins. For a system that needs integrated graphics, dual memory support, or better average performance across a wider test suite, the Intel Core i3-13100E is the stronger candidate. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $480, which can be stated once as a reference point. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E wins all six head-to-head benchmarks in the database. The Intel Core i3-13100E records zero wins in the direct comparison.

Q: How large is the performance gap between the two in Cinebench R23?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E scores 12458 versus 11710 for the Intel Core i3-13100E, a delta of -6%. In single-core, AMD scores 1758 versus 1653, also a -6% delta.

Q: Does the Intel chip have a higher average benchmark score?

A: Yes. The Intel Core i3-13100E has an average benchmark score of 3668, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has an average of 3603. The Intel part also sits at the 56th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 55th percentile for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel chip support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes. The Intel Core i3-13100E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E supports only DDR4.

Q: Does either CPU include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU for display output.

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

A: The Intel Core i3-13100E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core i3-13100E is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-S die, and belongs to the Core 13th Gen series. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E uses the Zen architecture, with the codename Zen and the generation listed as Ryzen 7 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)). The process nodes differ notably: Intel uses a 10 nm process, while AMD uses a 12 nm process fabricated by GlobalFoundries. The Intel chip is manufactured by Intel's own foundry, whereas the AMD part comes from GlobalFoundries.

Transistor counts and die sizes also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E contains 4,800 million transistors on a 192 mm² die. The Intel Core i3-13100E has no recorded transistor count in the database, but its die size is listed as 163 mm². That makes the AMD die physically larger, which is consistent with its higher core count. The cache layouts are fundamentally different as well. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has more total L3 cache, but less L2 per core.

Memory support and PCIe capabilities set them further apart. The Intel Core i3-13100E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E supports only DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Intel chip features PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU; the AMD part has no recorded PCIe information in the database. ECC memory support also differs: the Intel chip supports ECC, while the AMD chip does not. The Intel part includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The Intel chip is unlocked in terms of its multiplier being false, as is the AMD chip; neither offers an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most obvious difference. The Intel Core i3-13100E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds favor Intel: the i3-13100E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the Ryzen 7 2700E runs at 2.80 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost. Despite this, the AMD part wins all Cinebench tests, as noted earlier.

Thermal design power is close but not identical. The Intel chip has a 60 W TDP, and the AMD chip has a 65 W TDP. Sockets differ completely: the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4. The process node is 10 nm for Intel and 12 nm for AMD. The integrated graphics situation is a clear split: Intel includes UHD Graphics 730, AMD includes none. Memory support is another split: Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5, AMD only DDR4. ECC support is present on Intel, absent on AMD.

The release dates are years apart. The Intel Core i3-13100E was released on 2023-01-03, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E was released on 2018-09-18. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $480; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel chip has a part number (SRMFR), while the AMD chip has none listed. Both processors are marked as Active in production status and both belong to the Desktop market segment. The Intel chip's generation is listed as Core i3 (Raptor Lake), and the AMD chip's generation is Ryzen 7 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)). Neither chip has a 3D V-Cache option recorded.