AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core i7-1370P Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X occupy different corners of the market, and the benchmark data makes the split clear. The Ryzen 7 5700X wins 9 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Core i7-1370P takes 6. That alone suggests the AMD part is the default pick for raw throughput in desktop workloads. It leads by large margins in data compression (32.7% ahead), data encryption (35.3% ahead), and extended instructions (41.1% ahead). If you are building a desktop system that will chew through multi-threaded productivity tasks, the Ryzen 7 5700X is the stronger choice.

However, the Intel chip has its own territory. It wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 24.1% and singlecore by a massive 54.1%. It also takes PassMark single-thread by 5.1%, floating point math by 4.4%, and physics by 9.6%. This makes the Core i7-1370P the pick for workloads that favor high clock speeds and modern architecture efficiency, especially single-threaded responsiveness. Note that the Intel chip is a 28 W mobile part with integrated graphics, while the AMD chip is a 65 W desktop part without any iGPU. If you need a compact laptop or ultrabook with strong burst performance, the Intel part is the obvious choice. If you are assembling a desktop with a discrete GPU and want sustained multi-threaded power, the Ryzen 7 5700X is the data-backed winner.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-1370P uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-P variant, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It packs 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1900.00 MHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its die size is 217 mm². The cache layout is per-core: 80 KB L1, 2 MB L2, and a shared 24 MB L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The socket is Intel BGA 1744, meaning it is soldered to the motherboard, typical for mobile platforms.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop part based on Zen 3 architecture, codename Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The die size is 74 mm² and it contains 4,150 million transistors. Cache is 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. Memory support is limited to DDR4, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not. The AMD part sits in Socket AM4, has an unlocked multiplier, and has no integrated graphics. Its process node advantage (7 nm vs 10 nm) likely explains its superior power efficiency in sustained multi-threaded tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X dominates in most PassMark sub-tests. It wins data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting. These are classic CPU-heavy tasks that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. The Ryzen chip also wins Cinebench R15 in both multicore (2329 vs 1649) and singlecore (253 vs 232). It also has a notable lead in PassMark multithread, scoring 26612 versus 20303, a 23.7% advantage. For database work, file compression, cryptography, and any heavily parallel desktop workload, the Ryzen 7 5700X is the clear winner.

The Intel Core i7-1370P wins in Cinebench R23 multicore (16365 vs 13184) and singlecore (2310 vs 1499). The singlecore delta is the largest in the entire comparison at 54.1%. It also wins PassMark single-thread (3557 vs 3385), floating point math (54105 vs 51842), and physics (1466 vs 1337). These wins point to an architecture with higher per-clock efficiency and better burst performance, likely due to the higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The Intel part also benefits from its hybrid core design and newer memory support (DDR5), which may explain its strong Cinebench R23 showing despite having fewer dedicated performance cores.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is better for single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P leads in Cinebench R23 singlecore by 54.1% (2310 vs 1499) and in PassMark single-thread by 5.1% (3557 vs 3385). However, in Cinebench R15 singlecore, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins by 8.3% (253 vs 232).

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD chip still wins more head-to-head tests overall.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5700X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-1370P does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which CPU has integrated graphics?

A: Only the Intel Core i7-1370P has integrated graphics, specifically Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P wins decisively, scoring 16365 versus 13184 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, a 24.1% advantage. This is despite the AMD chip having a higher Cinebench R15 multicore score (2329 vs 1649).

Q: What is the market segment for each CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1744, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop processor on Socket AM4. This explains the TDP difference: 28 W for Intel versus 65 W for AMD.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Intel Core i7-1370P is in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 2310 against the AMD's 1499, a 54.1% lead. This is a massive gap and indicates that the Intel chip's 5.20 GHz boost clock combined with Raptor Lake's IPC advantage delivers exceptional single-threaded performance. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 24.1% (16365 vs 13184), which is surprising given the AMD chip's higher core count efficiency in older Cinebench versions. In PassMark floating point math, the Intel chip wins 54105 vs 51842, a 4.4% edge. PassMark physics also favors Intel, 1466 vs 1337, a 9.6% win. Finally, PassMark single-thread goes to Intel by 5.1% (3557 vs 3385), and the duplicate singlethread test shows the same result.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has its own set of decisive wins. The biggest is in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 21755 versus 12822, a 41.1% advantage. This suggests that the Zen 3 architecture is particularly strong with AVX and other advanced instruction sets. PassMark data encryption shows AMD winning 20198 vs 13067, a 35.3% lead. Data compression goes to AMD 323610 vs 217676, a 32.7% win. Random string sorting favors AMD 33512 vs 23580, a 29.6% lead. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD wins 2329 vs 1649, a 29.2% margin. PassMark multithread goes to AMD 26612 vs 20303, a 23.7% win. Find prime numbers favors AMD 119 vs 97, an 18.5% lead. Integer math goes to AMD 92749 vs 78675, a 15.2% win. Even Cinebench R15 singlecore goes to AMD, 253 vs 232, an 8.3% lead.

The overall score tally is 9 wins for AMD and 6 for Intel. However, the nature of the wins matters. AMD's wins are often large and clustered in heavy multi-threaded workloads, while Intel's wins are concentrated in newer Cinebench versions and single-thread tests. Both CPUs sit at the 79th percentile in the database, and their average benchmark scores are close: 27578 for AMD versus 26900 for Intel. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K with a 0% delta, while the Intel chip's rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 with a -0.1% delta.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. The Intel Core i7-1370P has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel's base clock is 1900.00 MHz versus AMD's 3.40 GHz, but Intel's boost clock is higher at 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP is vastly different: 28 W for Intel, 65 W for AMD. The socket differs completely: Intel BGA 1744 (mobile) versus AMD Socket AM4 (desktop). Architecture is Raptor Lake versus Zen 3. Process node is 10 nm (Intel foundry) versus 7 nm (TSMC). Transistor count is not listed for Intel but is 4,150 million for AMD. Die size is 217 mm² for Intel versus 74 mm² for AMD.

Cache configurations also diverge. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, both dual-channel; AMD supports only DDR4, also dual-channel, with a stated memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on AMD. Both use PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Intel includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units; AMD has no integrated graphics. The Intel chip is locked (multiplier not unlocked), while the AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ: Intel was released on 2023-01-03, AMD on 2022-04-03. Both are currently active in production. The launch MSRP for Intel is $438, and for AMD it is $299.