AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i5-13500HX Comparison

The Intel Core i5-13500HX and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X sit at nearly identical average benchmark scores, with the Intel part averaging 29270 and the AMD part averaging 29123. That 0.5% gap in favor of Intel is the smallest difference among its nearest rivals, which include the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at 29245 and the AMD EPYC 9654 at 29409. Both CPUs hold an 81st percentile ranking against all CPUs, making them statistically equivalent in overall performance. The data shows a clear split: Intel wins 14 of the 21 head-to-head benchmarks, while AMD wins 7. Intel’s victories are often decisive, particularly in floating-point math where it leads by 34.7%, while AMD’s wins are concentrated in encryption, extended instructions, and prime number finding. The Intel chip is a mobile part with 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD chip is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, yet their average scores are nearly indistinguishable.

The Verdict

From the benchmark data, the Intel Core i5-13500HX is the pick for workloads that stress floating-point arithmetic or heavily threaded rendering. Its 34.7% lead in passmark floating point math (70885 vs 52639) is the largest single delta in the entire comparison, and it also wins cinebench r23 multicore by 18.5% (18334 vs 15476). For anyone running physics simulations, 3D rendering, or scientific computing, the Intel part offers a substantial edge.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is the pick for data encryption, extended instruction sets, and prime number operations. It leads in passmark data encryption by 9.1% (21191 vs 19267), extended instructions by 14.3% (23573 vs 20200), and find prime numbers by 21% (124 vs 98). These wins indicate a stronger showing in security-related tasks, cryptography, and integer-heavy algorithm work.

For general-purpose single-threaded performance, the Intel chip wins 3dmark single thread by 3.1% (972 vs 943) and passmark single thread by 4% (3582 vs 3445). However, the AMD chip wins cinebench r15 singlecore by 5.1% (265.5 vs 252), showing that the single-core story depends on the benchmark. The data does not support a blanket recommendation for one over the other; instead, the choice hinges on whether the workload is floating-point heavy (Intel) or encryption/integer heavy (AMD).

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-13500HX uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X uses Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads, whereas the AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, giving Intel a 6-core and 4-thread advantage in raw parallelism. Intel’s cache layout includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3, while AMD offers 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB L3. The AMD chip has a larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB), which may contribute to its wins in data-heavy operations.

The Intel part is a mobile processor on the Intel BGA 1964 socket with a 55 W TDP, while the AMD part is a desktop processor on the AMD Socket AM4 with a 105 W TDP. The Intel chip includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), whereas the AMD chip has no integrated graphics. Memory support differs: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, while AMD supports only DDR4 but with a specified memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel’s PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while AMD’s is Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Both CPUs support ECC memory and have unlocked multipliers.

The AMD chip is built on a 74 mm² die with 4,150 million transistors, while the Intel chip has a 257 mm² die size with transistor count not specified. The Intel part was released on 2023-01-03, while the AMD part was released on 2020-11-04, making the Intel chip newer by over two years. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest Intel wins come in floating-point math and multicore rendering. In passmark floating point math, Intel scores 70885 against AMD’s 52639, a 34.7% advantage. In cinebench r23 multicore, Intel scores 18334 against AMD’s 15476, an 18.5% lead. Intel also wins cinebench r23 singlecore by 9.9% (1730.5 vs 1574.5) and cinebench r15 multicore by 9.8% (2863 vs 2608.5). In passmark physics, Intel leads by 19.8% (1634 vs 1364). Intel’s 3dmark max threads score is 7885 vs 7578, a 4.1% win, and its 3dmark single thread score is 972 vs 943, a 3.1% edge.

The biggest AMD wins are in integer and encryption workloads. In passmark find prime numbers, AMD scores 124 against Intel’s 98, a 21% lead. In passmark extended instructions, AMD scores 23573 against Intel’s 20200, a 14.3% advantage. AMD wins passmark data encryption by 9.1% (21191 vs 19267) and 3dmark 8 threads by 5.4% (6035 vs 5712). AMD also wins cinebench r15 singlecore by 5.1% (265.5 vs 252) and passmark data compression by 3.9% (345414 vs 331896). The 3dmark 16 threads test goes to AMD by 3.7% (7586 vs 7307).

Close calls include passmark multithread, where Intel wins by 0.1% (27753 vs 27732), and passmark integer math, where Intel wins by 1.3% (96195 vs 94969). Intel also wins 3dmark 2 threads by 2.9% (1899 vs 1846), 3dmark 4 threads by 1.8% (3607 vs 3543), and passmark random string sorting by 2.7% (36373 vs 35401).

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every core specification. Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads, while AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel’s base clock is 2.50 GHz, while AMD’s is 3.80 GHz; both boost to 4.70 GHz. Intel’s TDP is 55 W, while AMD’s is 105 W. Intel uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, while AMD uses a 7 nm process node from TSMC. Intel’s die size is 257 mm², while AMD’s is 74 mm². AMD specifies 4,150 million transistors; Intel does not list a transistor count.

The cache hierarchy differs: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3; AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB L3. Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR4. AMD specifies 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth; Intel does not list a bandwidth figure. PCIe: Intel is Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), AMD is Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Intel includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710); AMD has none. Intel’s socket is Intel BGA 1964, AMD’s is AMD Socket AM4. Intel’s market segment is Mobile, AMD’s is Desktop. Intel’s launch date is 2023-01-03, AMD’s is 2020-11-04.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500HX has an average benchmark score of 29270, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29123. The Intel part leads by 0.5%.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in multicore rendering performance?

A: In cinebench r23 multicore, the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 18334, which is 18.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X’s 15476. Intel also wins cinebench r15 multicore by 9.8% (2863 vs 2608.5).

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X have its largest advantage?

A: The AMD part’s largest win is in passmark find prime numbers, where it scores 124 against Intel’s 98, a 21% lead. It also wins passmark extended instructions by 14.3% (23573 vs 20200).

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel has 6 more cores and 4 more threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 32 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-13500HX has 24 MB shared L3. AMD’s L3 is 8 MB larger.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-13500HX and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X have a production status of Active.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13500HX wins in floating-point math, multicore rendering, and physics simulations. Its 34.7% lead in passmark floating point math (70885 vs 52639) is the standout result, indicating a clear advantage for scientific computing, 3D rendering, and any workload that relies heavily on floating-point operations. The 18.5% lead in cinebench r23 multicore (18334 vs 15476) and 19.8% lead in passmark physics (1634 vs 1364) reinforce this pattern. Intel also wins in single-threaded tests like 3dmark single thread by 3.1% (972 vs 943) and passmark single thread by 4% (3582 vs 3445), making it the better choice for lightly threaded tasks that favor Intel’s architecture.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X wins in encryption, extended instruction sets, and prime number finding. Its 21% lead in passmark find prime numbers (124 vs 98) and 14.3% lead in passmark extended instructions (23573 vs 20200) point to strengths in cryptography, hashing, and integer-heavy algorithms. The 9.1% win in passmark data encryption (21191 vs 19267) and 3.9% win in data compression (345414 vs 331896) make it the better option for security-related workloads and data archiving. AMD also wins 3dmark 8 threads by 5.4% (6035 vs 5712) and 3dmark 16 threads by 3.7% (7586 vs 7307), showing moderate strength in mid-thread-count workloads. For users focused on encryption, integer math, or prime number computations, the AMD part’s wins are consistent and meaningful, despite the overall average score being slightly lower.