AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i5-13600T Comparison

The Verdict

The data in the database presents a clear hierarchy between these two desktop processors. The Intel Core i5-13600T wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X taking a single victory. The Intel part’s average benchmark score of 35305 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X sits at 34260 with an 84th percentile ranking. The overall performance gap is substantial, but the two chips serve different roles.

The Intel Core i5-13600T is the outright performance choice. It delivers a 64.2% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core, a 49.7% lead in Geekbench single-core, and a 79.9% lead in PassMark floating point math. In multi-threaded workloads, it holds a 20.7% advantage in PassMark multithread and a 13.5% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Anyone building a system where raw computational speed matters should select the Intel part based on the recorded results.

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins only in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 99 versus 82, a 17.2% advantage for AMD. This is a narrow, specialized result. The Ryzen 7 3700X also offers a lower launch MSRP history, but the database records the Intel chip at a $255 launch MSRP versus $329 for the AMD chip, so the Intel part is not only faster in nearly every test but also launched at a lower price point.

The Intel Core i5-13600T pairs its performance with a TDP of 35 watts, which is remarkably low for the performance it delivers. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has a TDP of 65 watts. For users constrained by thermals or power budgets, the Intel part is clearly superior in efficiency per the recorded specifications. The AMD chip’s only meaningful advantages are its lower price at launch (stated as launch MSRP) and its single benchmark win in prime number finding. The verdict is straightforward: the Intel Core i5-13600T is the stronger processor in nearly every measurable way.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13600T dominates single-threaded work across all tested suites. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 335 score for Intel against 204 for AMD, a 64.2% delta. Geekbench single-core records 2385 for Intel versus 1593 for AMD, a 49.7% delta. PassMark single thread shows 3728 for Intel versus 2656 for AMD, a 40.4% delta. These results indicate that the Intel chip is decisively better for applications with light threading, such as many games and everyday desktop tasks.

Multi-threaded workloads also favor Intel, though by smaller margins. Cinebench R15 multicore gives Intel 2375 versus 2092, a 13.5% delta. Geekbench multicore records 10851 versus 8899, a 21.9% delta. PassMark multithread shows 27098 versus 22458, a 20.7% delta. The Intel chip wins these tests while consuming a 35 watt TDP compared to AMD’s 65 watts, making it the stronger choice for rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks.

Specialized math workloads reveal the largest Intel advantage. PassMark floating point math shows 70152 for Intel against 39005 for AMD, a 79.9% delta. PassMark integer math records 96299 versus 66399, a 45% delta. PassMark extended instructions gives Intel 20651 versus 19241, a 7.3% delta. PassMark data compression favors Intel at 337893 versus 296379, a 14% delta. PassMark random string sorting gives Intel 36413 versus 32131, a 13.3% delta. PassMark physics shows Intel at 1287 versus 1181, a 9% delta. PassMark data encryption is close: 19320 versus 18900, a 2.2% delta for Intel.

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins only PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 99 versus 82, a 17.2% delta. This is the sole workload where AMD’s architecture shows a measurable edge. The result suggests AMD’s Zen 2 core handles this particular integer algorithm more efficiently, but it is an isolated outcome across the full benchmark suite.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-13600T uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel’s own foundry. It packs 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory support, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It integrates UHD Graphics 770, so it can output video without a discrete graphics card. The die size is 215 mm². It is not multiplier unlocked, meaning overclocking is locked. It launched on 2023-01-03 with a launch MSRP of $255.

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X uses Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. It supports only DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. PCIe is Gen 4 with 24 lanes from the CPU. There is no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required. The chip has 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. It is multiplier unlocked, so overclocking is supported. It launched on 2019-07-06 with a launch MSRP of $329.

The architectural split is stark. Intel uses a hybrid core design with more cores and threads, a higher boost clock, and a newer process generation despite the larger node number. AMD uses a monolithic Zen 2 design with fewer cores and threads, a lower boost clock, and a more advanced 7 nm process from TSMC. Intel’s support for DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5 gives it a modern platform advantage, while AMD’s AM4 socket and DDR4-only support reflect its earlier release date. The Intel chip’s integrated GPU is a practical feature absent from the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T leads in every single-core test. It scores 335 versus 204 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 2385 versus 1593 in Geekbench single-core, and 3728 versus 2656 in PassMark single thread.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins PassMark find prime numbers with a score of 99 against Intel’s 82, a 17.2% advantage.

Q: What are the power consumption ratings?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T has a TDP of 35 watts. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X supports only DDR4.

Q: Do these processors have integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has no integrated graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the Intel Core i5-13600T comes in PassMark floating point math. Intel scores 70152 against AMD’s 39005, a 79.9% delta. This result reflects a fundamental advantage in floating-point throughput, likely tied to the newer architecture and higher core count.

Cinebench R15 single-core shows the second-largest gap. Intel scores 335, AMD scores 204, a 64.2% delta. This is a massive lead in a classic single-threaded test, indicating that the Intel core design has substantially higher per-thread performance.

Geekbench single-core gives Intel 2385 versus AMD’s 1593, a 49.7% delta. PassMark single thread and singlethread both record 3728 for Intel and 2656 for AMD, a 40.4% delta. These consistent single-threaded wins across multiple suites confirm that the Intel part is not just faster in one test, but across the board.

PassMark integer math shows Intel at 96299 versus 66399, a 45% delta. Geekbench multicore gives Intel 10851 versus 8899, a 21.9% delta. PassMark multithread records 27098 versus 22458, a 20.7% delta. Cinebench R15 multicore gives Intel 2375 versus 2092, a 13.5% delta. These multi-threaded results show a solid but smaller advantage, as the AMD chip’s 8 cores and 16 threads still provide respectable parallel performance.

PassMark data compression favors Intel at 337893 versus 296379, a 14% delta. PassMark random string sorting gives Intel 36413 versus 32131, a 13.3% delta. PassMark physics shows Intel at 1287 versus 1181, a 9% delta. PassMark extended instructions gives Intel 20651 versus 19241, a 7.3% delta. PassMark data encryption is the closest Intel win, at 19320 versus 18900, a 2.2% delta.

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X’s only win is PassMark find prime numbers. AMD scores 99 against Intel’s 82, a 17.2% delta for AMD. This is a notable counterpoint, but it is the sole benchmark out of 15 where AMD comes out ahead. The overall record of 14 wins for Intel and 1 win for AMD leaves little ambiguity: the Intel Core i5-13600T is the superior processor in nearly every workload category recorded in the database.