AMD Ryzen 7 5800 vs Intel Core i7-1370P Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is the clear winner in most compute-heavy workloads. Across the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, it claims 13 victories. The Intel Core i7-1370P wins only 4. The AMD part dominates in rendering, encryption, compression, and integer arithmetic. Its largest advantages appear in extended instruction throughput, where it leads by 66.1%, and in data encryption, where it is ahead by 53.2%. This pattern indicates a strong orientation toward sustained multi-threaded and data-intensive tasks.

The Intel Core i7-1370P, despite its lower overall win count, takes the lead in specific niche workloads. It wins in PassMark floating point math, physics, and single-thread tests. The physics advantage is notable at 22.2% ahead of AMD. The single-thread win is smaller, at 4.6%. This suggests the Intel chip has a particular strength in workloads that rely on high-frequency scalar execution or on the specific instruction mix used in physics simulation. The floating point math win, though modest at 4.7%, shows Intel can still outperform in certain FP-heavy scenarios.

For a desktop user prioritizing rendering, encryption, and compression, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is the straightforward choice. For a mobile user whose tasks rely on physics simulation or single-thread performance, the Intel Core i7-1370P offers a meaningful edge in those exact areas. The data shows a split: AMD for breadth and heavy compute, Intel for narrowly defined single-thread and physics tasks.

The average benchmark scores in the database place the AMD at 27,535 and the Intel at 26,900. Both CPUs sit at the 79th percentile versus all CPUs, meaning they are statistically peers in aggregate performance. The AMD is 2.4 percent higher in average score. The nearest rival list for the AMD includes the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, both at a 0.2 percent delta. The Intel i7-1370P is closest to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, which is only 0.1 percent lower in average score.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-1370P uses Raptor Lake, codenamed Raptor Lake-P, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The foundry and node differ, and the core layout does as well. The AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads. This thread count advantage for Intel does not translate into a multi-thread win, as the AMD leads in Cinebench multi-core tests.

The AMD is a desktop part, socketed on AMD Socket AM4. The Intel is a mobile part, using Intel BGA 1744. The AMD carries a 65 watt TDP, while the Intel has a 28 watt TDP. The AMD runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Intel has a base clock of 1900.00 MHz (1.90 GHz) and a boost of 5.20 GHz. The Intel boosts higher, but the AMD has a much higher base clock.

Cache structures differ. The AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The AMD has more L3 total, the Intel has more L1 and L2 per core. The AMD supports only DDR4 memory, the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. The AMD has an ECC support, the Intel does not. Both have Gen 4, 20 lanes PCIe. The Intel includes Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the AMD has no integrated graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD is in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 21,297 versus the Intel's 12,822, a delta of 66.1 percent. This is a massive gap in specialized instruction throughput. The second largest win is in data encryption, where the AMD scores 20,021 versus 13,067, a 53.2 percent advantage. The data compression test shows the AMD at 316,429 versus 217,676, a 45.4 percent lead. Random string sorting sees the AMD win by 39.9 percent, with 32,998 versus 23,580.

In Cinebench multi-core tests, the AMD leads by 34.1 percent across all three versions. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores are 21,953 for AMD and 16,365 for Intel. Cinebench R20 multi-core is 9,220 versus 6,873. R15 multi-core is 2,212 versus 1,649. Single-core Cinebench results are also AMD wins: R23 single is 3,099 versus 2,310 (34.2% delta), R20 single is 1,301 versus 970 (34.1%), and R15 single is 312 versus 232 (34.5%).

The PassMark multi-thread test has AMD at 25,823 versus Intel at 20,303, a 27.2 percent lead. Integer math shows AMD at 92,843 versus 78,675, an 18 percent lead. Prime numbers finding shows AMD at 110 versus 97, a 13.4 percent lead.

The Intel's biggest win is PassMark physics, where it scores 1,466 versus AMD's 1,141, a 22.2 percent advantage. This is the largest single delta in Intel's favor. The other Intel wins are narrower. Floating point math shows Intel at 54,105 versus 51,588, a 4.7 percent lead. Single-thread PassMark shows Intel at 3,557 versus 3,393, a 4.6 percent lead. The singlethread test is the same result, same delta.

The data shows a clear pattern: the AMD wins in all Cinebench iterations, all compression and encryption tests, integer math, and random sorting. The Intel counters only in the physics, floating point, and single-thread tests. The magnitude of AMD's wins is generally larger than Intel's wins. The AMD's largest win is 66.1 percent, the Intel's largest is 22.2 percent.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 21,953, which is 34.1 percent higher than the Intel Core i7-1370P's score of 16,365.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-1370P ever beat the AMD in a benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins in three distinct areas: PassMark physics (1,466 versus 1,141, a 22.2 percent lead), PassMark floating point math (5,4105 versus 5,1588, a 4.7 percent lead), and PassMark single-thread (3,557 versus 3,393, a 4.6 percent lead).

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark extended instructions test, where the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 21,297 versus the Intel's 12,822, a delta of 66.1 percent.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock and which has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz, while the Intel has a lower base clock at 1.90 GHz. The Intel has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz, versus the AMD's 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-1370P has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 has an average score of 27,535, while the Intel Core i7-1370P has an average score of 26,900. Both sit at the 79th percentile versus all CPUs.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5800 | Intel Core i7-1370P |

|----------------|-------------------|---------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 28 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Vermeer | Raptor Lake-P |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,150 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 74 mm² | 217 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2021-01-11 | 2021-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $438 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

The AMD has a smaller 74 mm² die with 4,150 million transistors, while the Intel has a 217 mm² die with no transistor count listed. The AMD has ECC support, the Intel does not. The Intel includes integrated graphics, the AMD does not. The Intel has a 2 MB per core L2, while the AMD has 512 KB per core. The AMD has a larger 32 MB shared L3 versus Intel's 24 MB. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, the AMD only DDR4. The AMD has a higher TDP, the Intel has a lower TDP, consistent with their desktop and mobile roles. The Intel's launch MSRP is stated as $438, the AMD has none listed. The Intel has a locked multiplier, the AMD is unlocked.