AMD Ryzen 7 5800H vs Intel Core i5-13500H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark record shows a decisive but nuanced split: the Intel Core i5-13500H wins 14 of the 21 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H takes 7. The average benchmark scores tell a similar story, with the AMD part posting 23277 against Intel's 22468, yet the individual workload results reveal where each architecture holds distinct advantages.

Intel's most commanding victories come in single-thread and lightly threaded workloads. In 3dmark_single_thread, the i5-13500H scores 967 against the 5800H's 819, a 15.3% margin. The 3dmark_2_threads test shows a similar pattern: 1887 versus 1595, a 15.5% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core extends this lead further, with Intel scoring 1775 versus AMD's 1416, a 20.2% gap. These numbers indicate that for tasks relying on one or two threads, the Intel part holds a substantial edge.

Multi-threaded rendering workloads also favor Intel, though by smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-13500H scores 14081 against 12091.5, a 14.1% lead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2304 versus 2005, a 13% difference. The 3dmark_max_threads test is nearly even, with Intel ahead by just 0.5% (6160 versus 6127), suggesting that at very high thread counts the gap narrows considerably.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, however, wins decisively in several specialized compute tests. The largest single margin is in passmark_extended_instructions, where AMD scores 18203 against Intel's 14872, a 22.4% advantage. Passmark_data_encryption shows AMD ahead by 13.5% (16962 versus 14938). In passmark_integer_math, the 5800H posts 80786 versus 72724, an 11.1% lead. The 3dmark_8_threads test also goes to AMD, with 5105 against 4550, a 12.2% margin, indicating that at eight threads the AMD part scales more effectively.

Mixed results appear across the remaining tests. In passmark_floating_point_math, Intel wins with 52123 versus 44479, a 14.7% margin. Passmark_physics heavily favors Intel, 1289 versus 830, a 35.6% gap, the largest of any test. Passmark_find_prime_numbers also goes to Intel, 74 versus 49, a 33.8% difference. Conversely, AMD wins passmark_data_compression by 6.3% (270608 versus 254661), passmark_random_string_sorting by a slim 0.7% (28144 versus 27955), and passmark_multithread goes to Intel by just 2.7% (21366 versus 20789). In 3dmark_16_threads, AMD edges ahead by 0.7% (6143 versus 6099), while 3dmark_4_threads favors Intel by 9.8% (3385 versus 3053).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500H wins every single-thread benchmark in the comparison. It leads by 15.3% in 3dmark_single_thread (967 versus 819), by 20.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core (1775 versus 1416), and by 11.1% in passmark_single_thread (3397 versus 3021).

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded rendering?

A: Intel leads in both Cinebench R15 and R23 multicore tests. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 14081 for Intel versus 12091.5 for AMD, a 14.1% advantage. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2304 versus 2005, a 13% lead. In 3dmark_max_threads, Intel is ahead by only 0.5% (6160 versus 6127).

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H win?

A: The 5800H wins in passmark_extended_instructions by 22.4% (18203 versus 14872), passmark_data_encryption by 13.5% (16962 versus 14938), passmark_integer_math by 11.1% (80786 versus 72724), and 3dmark_8_threads by 12.2% (5105 versus 4550). It also wins passmark_data_compression and passmark_random_string_sorting.

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

A: The largest margin is in passmark_physics, where Intel scores 1289 against AMD's 830, a 35.6% advantage. The second largest is passmark_find_prime_numbers, with Intel ahead by 33.8% (74 versus 49).

Q: How close are the overall average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H has a higher average benchmark score of 23277, while the Intel Core i5-13500H averages 22468. The AMD part sits at the 76th percentile against all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 75th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500H wins 14 of the 21 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H wins the remaining 7.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13500H is the clear choice for workloads dominated by single-thread responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. The 20.2% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and the 15.5% edge in 3dmark_2_threads indicate that everyday tasks, older software, and latency-sensitive workloads will run noticeably faster on the Intel part. The 33.8% margin in passmark_find_prime_numbers and the 35.6% lead in passmark_physics further confirm that Intel's core design excels at integer-heavy, branch-heavy, and physics simulation tasks. For rendering, the 14.1% advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore makes the i5-13500H the stronger option for content creators using CPU-based renderers, even if the margin shrinks at maximum thread counts.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H wins where specialized instruction throughput and data handling matter. The 22.4% lead in passmark_extended_instructions suggests that workloads leveraging advanced SIMD or specialized instruction sets will run substantially faster on the AMD part. The 13.5% advantage in passmark_data_encryption makes it the better choice for cryptographic operations and secure data processing. The 11.1% lead in passmark_integer_math and the 6.3% edge in passmark_data_compression point to advantages in general integer arithmetic and compression workloads. The 12.2% win in 3dmark_8_threads indicates that at moderate thread counts, the AMD architecture scales more efficiently, which could benefit certain game engines or productivity suites that use eight threads as a primary target.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-13500H has 12 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 3.20 GHz and Intel at 2.60 GHz. Boost clocks favor Intel, with 4.70 GHz against AMD's 4.40 GHz. Both are rated at 45 W TDP and both are locked (multiplier not unlocked). The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP6, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1744.

Memory support differs substantially. The 5800H supports DDR4 only, while the i5-13500H supports DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. PCIe support also differs: AMD uses PCIe Gen 3, while Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part includes Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part includes Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Both lack ECC memory support. The part numbers are 100-000000295 for AMD and SRMLGSRMHY for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is significant. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-13500H uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, built on a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD part integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while no transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies differ markedly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L2 cache is four times larger per core, which likely contributes to its strong single-thread performance in the recorded tests.

The release dates are separated by roughly two years: the AMD part launched in January 2021, while the Intel part launched in January 2023. Both are classified as mobile processors and remain in active production. Neither uses 3D V-Cache, and both have integrated graphics, though the Intel part offers a wider memory compatibility range due to its support for multiple DDR5 and LPDDR5 variants.

The benchmark data suggests that the architectural differences translate into a clear performance split: Intel's newer hybrid design and larger per-core L2 cache deliver superior single-thread and physics performance, while AMD's Zen 3 implementation on a smaller process node excels in specialized instruction throughput and encryption workloads. The 12-core Intel part also claims the majority of wins, but the 8-core AMD part remains competitive in specific server-like and data-processing tasks.