AMD Ryzen 7 4800U vs Intel Core i3-13100T Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U and Intel Core i3-13100T are two processors that occupy similar positions in the benchmark database, with average scores of 3218 and 3198 respectively. The data reveals a fascinating split: the AMD mobile part wins in three benchmarks, the Intel desktop part wins in three others, and their overall percentile ranking is identical at 53. This is a matchup defined by architectural philosophy rather than a clear performance hierarchy, where an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 2 mobile chip from 2020 squares off against a 4-core, 8-thread Raptor Lake desktop chip from 2023.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 3218, while the Intel Core i3-13100T scores 3198, a difference of roughly 0.6%. This places the Intel chip as the fourth-closest rival to the AMD chip in the database.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100T wins in both single-core tests. It leads by 18.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core (154 vs 183) and by 19.3% in both Cinebench R23 single-core (1530 vs 1235) and Geekbench single-core (1780 vs 1436).

Q: What is the biggest benchmark win for the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U?

A: The AMD chip's largest victory is in Geekbench multicore, where it scores 6669 against the Intel chip's 4993, a decisive 33.6% advantage. It also wins Cinebench R15 multicore by 29.2% (1411 vs 1092).

Q: What is the biggest benchmark win for the Intel Core i3-13100T?

A: The Intel chip's largest victory is in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 10840 against the AMD chip's 8376, a 22.7% lead. This is notable because it is a multicore win, not just a single-core triumph.

Q: What are the process node differences between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is built on TSMC's 7 nm process, while the Intel Core i3-13100T uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip integrates 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, whereas the Intel chip's transistor count is not listed but its die size is 163 mm².

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the Intel Core i3-13100T's 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip compensates with a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, though both boost to 4.20 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The data suggests a clear split along workload types. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U dominates in scenarios that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. Its 33.6% lead in Geekbench multicore and 29.2% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore indicate that heavily threaded productivity tasks, compilation workloads, or content creation pipelines that leverage many threads will favor the AMD chip. The 8-core/16-thread configuration with a 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR4/LPDDR4) provides a structural advantage in parallel throughput.

Conversely, the Intel Core i3-13100T wins in every single-core test and in the modern Cinebench R23 multicore test. The 19.3% single-core leads across both Cinebench R23 and Geekbench point to superior per-thread execution, which benefits everyday responsiveness, lightly threaded applications, and gaming where single-thread performance is paramount. The R23 multicore win, with a 22.7% margin, is more surprising given the core deficit; this suggests the Raptor Lake architecture's efficiency at moderate thread counts, combined with its 12 MB of shared L3 cache, overcomes the core-count disadvantage in that specific workload.

The win count is exactly even at 3-3, but the margins tell a different story. AMD's wins are larger in magnitude (29.2% and 33.6%) while Intel's wins are more consistent (18.8% to 22.7%). This implies the AMD chip is the stronger choice for bursty, parallel workloads, whereas the Intel chip offers a more balanced profile with superior single-threaded performance and competitive multicore results in newer benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The fundamental architectural divide is generational. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is built on Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, which is a 7 nm design from TSMC. This is a mobile-first design with a 15 W TDP, integrating 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The Intel Core i3-13100T uses Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-S, on Intel's 10 nm process with a 35 W TDP and a 163 mm² die. The process node difference is significant: TSMC's 7 nm is denser, allowing AMD to pack more cores (8 vs 4) into a similar die area.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations suggest a design optimized for single-thread performance, while AMD's larger total L3 (8 MB shared vs 12 MB shared, but spread across more cores) aims to feed a higher core count.

Memory support diverges: the AMD chip supports DDR4 and LPDDR4, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth is listed at 51.2 GB/s, a figure not provided for the Intel chip. PCIe capabilities also differ, with AMD offering Gen 3 and Intel offering Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon RX Vega 8, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip is an active mobile part on Socket FP6, while the Intel chip is an active desktop part on Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification. Core count is the most glaring difference: AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads, Intel offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 1.80 GHz and Intel at 2.50 GHz, though both boost to exactly 4.20 GHz. TDP is a major differentiator: the AMD chip is rated at 15 W, while the Intel chip is rated at 35 W, reflecting their mobile versus desktop market segments.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 7 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. Transistor counts are listed only for AMD (9,800 million), while Intel's is not provided. Die sizes are close: 156 mm² for AMD versus 163 mm² for Intel. Cache configurations differ in every level: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 512 KB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel; L3 is 8 MB shared for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs, with AMD limited to DDR4/LPDDR4 and Intel supporting DDR4/DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed for AMD (51.2 GB/s) but not for Intel. PCIe generation differs: AMD is Gen 3, Intel is Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are different models (Radeon RX Vega 8 vs UHD Graphics 730). Market segments differ: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates differ: AMD was released on 2020-01-05, Intel on 2023-01-03. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $134, while AMD has no listed launch MSRP. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Geekbench multicore test provides AMD's most decisive victory. The Ryzen 7 4800U scores 6669, which is 33.6% higher than the Core i3-13100T's 4993. This is a massive margin that reflects the raw core and thread advantage in a workload that scales well with parallelism. Similarly, Cinebench R15 multicore shows AMD winning with 1411 versus 1092, a 29.2% lead. These two results establish the AMD chip as the clear winner in older or more parallel-heavy multi-threaded benchmarks.

The Intel chip responds in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 10840 versus AMD's 8376, a 22.7% lead. This is the most important Intel multicore win because R23 is a modern, demanding workload. It suggests that Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, despite having half the cores, can outperform the older Zen 2 design in certain multi-threaded scenarios, likely due to higher clocks and superior per-core efficiency in that specific test.

Single-core results are uniformly in Intel's favor, but the margins are consistent rather than overwhelming. Cinebench R15 single-core shows AMD at 183 and Intel at 154, a 18.8% Intel lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1235 for AMD and 1530 for Intel, a 19.3% lead. Geekbench single-core shows 1436 for AMD and 1780 for Intel, also a 19.3% lead. These three results indicate a clear, repeatable single-thread performance advantage for the Intel chip across different benchmark suites.

The benchmark data shows a pattern of AMD winning older, more thread-hungry tests (R15, Geekbench multicore) while Intel wins newer tests (R23) and all single-core tests. The deltaPct values vary from 18.8% to 33.6%, with AMD's wins being larger on average but fewer in number. This suggests that for workloads that are heavily parallel and not too dependent on modern instruction sets, the AMD chip is superior; for everything else, the Intel chip holds the edge.

The Verdict

From the data, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is the pick for users running heavily threaded applications where core count matters most. Its 33.6% lead in Geekbench multicore and 29.2% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore are decisive, and its 15 W TDP suggests it belongs in power-constrained mobile devices where sustained parallel throughput is valuable. The 8-core/16-thread configuration, combined with 8 MB of L3 cache and a 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, makes it a strong candidate for multitasking or content creation on the go.

The Intel Core i3-13100T is the pick for users who prioritize single-thread performance and modern multi-threaded efficiency. Its consistent 19.3% single-core wins across all three benchmark suites indicate snappier everyday performance, and its 22.7% win in Cinebench R23 multicore shows it can hold its own in current rendering workloads despite having half the cores. With a launch MSRP of $134 and support for DDR5 memory, it represents a modern desktop option with a 35 W TDP, suitable for compact desktop builds where per-thread speed matters more than raw core count.

The identical 53rd percentile ranking reveals that neither chip dominates the other in the broader CPU landscape. The AMD chip's 0.6% higher average score (3218 vs 3198) is within the noise of the nearest rival comparisons, where the Intel chip is listed as a 0.6% deltaPct rival. Ultimately, choice hinges on workload: parallel throughput favors AMD, while single-thread and modern multicore performance favor Intel. The data does not declare a universal winner, only a situational one.