AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i7-13700T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records a comprehensive head-to-head matchup between the Intel Core i7-13700T and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, spanning 15 separate tests. The results are decisive: the Intel part wins all 15 comparisons, with no wins recorded for the AMD processor. This is not a close contest by any measure, and the margins reveal a generational gap in performance.

The most striking disparity appears in floating-point math. The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 73,928 in PassMark's floating-point math test, while the Ryzen 7 3700X manages only 39,005. That translates to an 89.5% advantage for the Intel chip, nearly doubling the AMD part's output in this workload. The gap is similarly pronounced in single-core performance tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 330 against the AMD's 204, a 61.8% lead. Geekbench single-core shows a 56.3% delta, with Intel at 2,490 and AMD at 1,593. PassMark single-thread results echo this pattern: 3,821 for Intel versus 2,656 for AMD, a 43.9% advantage.

Integer math performance also favors Intel heavily. The PassMark integer math score for the i7-13700T is 105,397, compared to 66,399 for the Ryzen 7 3700X, a 58.7% lead. Physics simulation results show a 49.8% gap, with Intel at 1,769 and AMD at 1,181. The prime number finding test gives Intel a 28.3% edge (127 versus 99). These are not marginal differences; the Intel architecture is substantially faster across arithmetic and physics-based workloads.

Multi-threaded performance tells a similar story, though the margins are somewhat smaller. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i7-13700T posts 2,343 against 2,092 for the Ryzen 7 3700X, a 12% advantage. Geekbench multi-core shows a 30% gap, with Intel at 11,573 and AMD at 8,899. PassMark multi-thread results give Intel 28,211 versus 22,458 for AMD, a 25.6% delta. The multi-threaded wins are consistent with the core and thread count differences, but the single-core results indicate that Intel's per-thread efficiency is the dominant factor in this matchup.

Some workloads show only modest differences. Data encryption scores are close: 19,230 for Intel and 18,900 for AMD, a 1.7% edge. Extended instruction tests are nearly identical, with Intel at 19,306 and AMD at 19,241, a 0.3% delta. Random string sorting favors Intel by 8.7% (34,939 versus 32,131), and data compression gives Intel a 10.6% lead (327,700 versus 296,379). These smaller margins suggest that memory-bound or latency-sensitive tasks do not amplify Intel's advantage as dramatically as compute-heavy workloads do.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this dominance. The Intel Core i7-13700T has an average benchmark score of 35,403, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X averages 34,260, sitting in the 84th percentile. Despite the wide performance deltas in individual tests, the average scores are separated by only about 3.3%, which highlights how much of the AMD part's strength is concentrated in specific workloads where it remains competitive.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-13700T is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark. Anyone choosing between these two based strictly on performance should select the Intel part. The 15-0 win record is the clearest possible summary, but the magnitude of specific victories matters more. In floating-point math, integer math, physics, and single-thread tests, the Intel processor is between 43.9% and 89.5% faster. These are the workloads that dominate general desktop use, productivity applications, and many content creation tasks.

The Ryzen 7 3700X is not without merit. Its average benchmark score of 34,260 places it in the 84th percentile, so it remains a capable processor relative to the broader CPU landscape. The database shows its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.1% ahead), the AMD EPYC 4244P (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-13450HX (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (0.5% ahead). But against the i7-13700T specifically, it has no competitive advantage in any measured category.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals, by contrast, are all close in average score: the Intel Core 5 213PE is 0.1% behind, the Intel Core i7-12700KF is 0.1% ahead, the Intel Core i5-13600T is 0.3% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-12700K is 0.3% ahead. This shows the i7-13700T is competitive with a much newer class of processors, whereas the Ryzen 7 3700X is positioned against a mix of newer and older parts.

For users prioritizing raw speed, multi-threaded throughput, or single-core responsiveness, the i7-13700T is the clear pick. The Ryzen 7 3700X might still suit workloads where its lower core count is sufficient and where the specific performance gaps (like the 1.7% encryption delta) are not critical. But the benchmark data offers no scenario where the AMD part wins outright.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-13700T is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-S codename, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Matisse codename, built on a 7 nm TSMC process. The process node difference is notable, but the architectural approach diverges even more fundamentally.

The Intel part employs a hybrid core design, with a total of 16 cores and 24 threads. The cache hierarchy is split per-core: 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, with 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip's larger L2 allocation per core likely contributes to its substantial single-thread performance advantage.

The Intel Core i7-13700T includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, while the Ryzen 7 3700X has no integrated graphics. This is a meaningful architectural difference for systems without a discrete GPU. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD processor is limited to DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD part has a specified memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the Intel chip.

PCIe support differs as well: the Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip has a larger die size at 257 mm², whereas the AMD processor reports a die size of 74 mm² and a transistor count of 3,800 million. Neither part supports ECC memory. Both have unlocked multipliers, and both are marked as Active in production status.

The release dates are far apart: the Intel Core i7-13700T launched on January 3, 2023, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X launched on July 6, 2019. That 3.5-year gap explains much of the performance differential, as the Intel part benefits from newer architecture, a different process node, and a significantly higher core count.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets for these two CPUs diverge on nearly every major field. The most obvious difference is core count: the Intel Core i7-13700T has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a doubling of the core count and a 50% increase in threads.

Clock speeds also differ substantially. The Intel part has a base clock of 1400 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD processor starts from a much higher base clock, but the Intel chip's boost clock is 0.5 GHz higher. The lower base clock on the Intel part is consistent with its 35W TDP, which is notably lower than the AMD part's 65W TDP.

Cache configurations differ in size and organization. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 30 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 32 MB of L3. The Intel part's L3 is slightly smaller, but its L2 cache is four times larger per core.

Memory support is another differentiator: the Intel Core i7-13700T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X supports only DDR4. Both are dual-channel. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part.

The socket and platform differ entirely. Intel uses Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket AM4. The process nodes are different (10 nm for Intel, 7 nm for TSMC on the AMD side). The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics; the AMD part has none. PCIe capabilities differ: Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes, AMD offers Gen 4 with 24 lanes. The Intel part has a die size of 257 mm²; the AMD part has a die size of 74 mm² and a transistor count of 3,800 million. Both have unlocked multipliers. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has a launch MSRP of $329.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T wins every single-core test. It leads by 61.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core (330 versus 204), 56.3% in Geekbench single-core (2,490 versus 1,593), and 43.9% in PassMark single-thread (3,821 versus 2,656).

Q: How much faster is the Intel chip in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T leads by 12% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2,343 versus 2,092), 30% in Geekbench multi-core (11,573 versus 8,899), and 25.6% in PassMark multi-thread (28,211 versus 22,458).

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest recorded gap is in PassMark floating-point math, where the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 73,928 versus 39,005 for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, an 89.5% advantage.

Q: Are there any tests where the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins?

A: No. The database records 15 head-to-head benchmarks, and the Intel Core i7-13700T wins all 15. The AMD part records zero wins.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-13700T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X supports only DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU for display output.