AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i7-13700H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Core i7-13700H occupy very different positions in the desktop and mobile markets, but their benchmark results show a clear split between single-thread speed and specialized multi-thread workloads. The data shows the Intel Core i7-13700H takes the overall win count with 12 benchmark wins, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D secures 9 wins, but the nature of those wins tells the real story. The Intel chip dominates in single-core and floating-point tests, while the AMD chip counterattacks with massive advantages in physics, encryption, and extended instruction workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victory in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D in the PassMark find prime numbers test. The AMD processor scores 227 against Intel's 103, a delta of 120.4% in favor of the Ryzen. This is not a marginal difference; it is a complete rout in a workload that stresses integer throughput and cache efficiency. The AMD chip also wins the PassMark physics test by 67.2%, with scores of 2884 versus 1725, suggesting the 96 MB of shared L3 cache provides a significant advantage in simulation-style workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D also shows strong results in memory and security-related tasks. In PassMark data encryption, it leads by 12.7% with a score of 20258 versus 17971. In PassMark extended instructions, the margin grows to 23.4%, with the AMD chip scoring 22580 against Intel's 18303. The data compression test goes to AMD by 7.1% (329688 versus 307791), and the multithread test shows a 7.2% AMD advantage (28309 versus 26399). The 3DMark 8-thread test also favors AMD by 10%, with scores of 5906 versus 5369, and the 16-thread version goes to AMD by 6% (7299 versus 6885). The random string sorting test is essentially a tie, with AMD ahead by just 0.5% (33776 versus 33595).

The Intel Core i7-13700H claims its biggest win in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, where it scores 1856 against the AMD chip's 1452, a 21.8% advantage. This is the clearest evidence of Intel's Raptor Lake single-thread strength. The 3DMark single-thread test also goes to Intel by 12.9% (1015 versus 884), and the 2-thread test shows a 10.3% Intel lead (1947 versus 1746). In the Cinebench R15 single-core test, Intel wins by 10.4% (269 versus 241), and PassMark single-thread shows a 10% Intel advantage (3594 versus 3234).

In floating-point math, the Intel Core i7-13700H delivers its largest absolute margin outside of single-core tests. The Intel chip scores 66322 in PassMark floating point math versus AMD's 50100, a 24.5% lead. This suggests the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz and its 14-core hybrid architecture provide substantial floating-point throughput. The integer math test is closer, going to Intel by 4.5% (92811 versus 88608). The 3DMark 4-thread test favors Intel by 6.2% (3616 versus 3392), and the max-threads test goes to Intel by 2.9% (7502 versus 7285). In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel wins by 3.3% (2496 versus 2413), and in Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel wins by 7.5% (15474 versus 14317).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700H is the clear choice for single-thread performance. The data shows consistent Intel victories in every single-core and low-thread test: 3DMark single-thread, 3DMark 2-thread, Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 single-core, and PassMark single-thread. The 21.8% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is the largest single-thread gap in the comparison. The Intel chip also dominates floating-point math, with a 24.5% advantage over the AMD part. For applications that rely primarily on one or two cores, or that depend on heavy floating-point calculation, the Intel Core i7-13700H is the superior processor according to the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D wins in specialized multi-thread and cache-sensitive workloads. The 120.4% lead in find prime numbers and the 67.2% lead in physics are outlier-scale victories that point to the AMD chip's 96 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD processor also wins in data encryption (12.7%), extended instructions (23.4%), and data compression (7.1%). The multithread test goes to AMD by 7.2%, and the 3DMark 8-thread and 16-thread tests both favor the AMD chip. For workloads that involve prime number calculations, physics simulation, encryption, or extended instruction sets, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D holds a decisive edge.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, while the Intel Core i7-13700H sits at 27355. The AMD chip places in the 80th percentile against all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits in the 79th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27887 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF at 27799 (0.3% delta). The Intel Core i7-13700H's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G at 27382 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at 27507 (-0.6% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 27535 (-0.7% delta).

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: pick the Intel Core i7-13700H for single-thread responsiveness and floating-point workloads. The Intel chip wins 12 of the 21 head-to-head benchmarks, including every single-core test and the floating-point math test by a wide margin. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock and 14-core, 20-thread configuration give it a measurable advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore (15474 versus 14317) and in the 3DMark max-threads test (7502 versus 7285). The Intel chip is also the active production part with integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, making it a more versatile mobile option.

Pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D for cache-heavy, physics-based, and encryption-heavy workloads. The 120.4% lead in find prime numbers and the 67.2% lead in physics are not minor advantages; they represent a fundamentally different performance profile. The AMD chip's 96 MB shared L3 cache, built on the Zen 3 architecture, delivers 23.4% better extended instruction performance and 12.7% better data encryption. The AMD chip also wins the multithread test by 7.2% and holds a higher overall average benchmark score of 27896 versus 27355. Desktop users with workloads that exploit large caches should favor the AMD chip.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an end-of-life desktop part with a launch MSRP of $449, while the Intel Core i7-13700H is an active mobile part with a launch MSRP of $502. The production status alone may guide some decisions, but the benchmark data shows that each chip wins where its architecture is strongest.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, compared to the Intel Core i7-13700H's 27355.

Q: How large is the Intel Core i7-13700H's single-core advantage?

A: The Intel chip leads by 21.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core (1856 versus 1452) and by 12.9% in 3DMark single-thread (1015 versus 884).

Q: In which test does the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D show the biggest win?

A: The AMD chip wins the PassMark find prime numbers test by 120.4%, scoring 227 against Intel's 103.

Q: What is the cache difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i7-13700H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip also has 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D supports DDR4 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How do the two chips compare in floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H wins the PassMark floating point math test by 24.5%, scoring 66322 versus the AMD chip's 50100.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-13700H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-H, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip is a mobile processor with 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel chip's hybrid architecture combines performance and efficiency cores, which explains its higher thread count despite the mobile form factor.

The cache hierarchy differs substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-13700H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's 96 MB L3 cache is the defining architectural feature and is directly reflected in its wins in find prime numbers (120.4% lead), physics (67.2% lead), and extended instructions (23.4% lead).

The Intel Core i7-13700H includes integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has no integrated graphics. The Intel chip also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip is limited to DDR4. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not. The AMD chip has a transistor count of 8,850 million on a 74 mm² die, while the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-13700H has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip reaches a higher boost clock, which supports its single-thread wins. The AMD chip has a TDP of 105 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 45 watts, reflecting the desktop versus mobile power envelope difference.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop processor on AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Core i7-13700H is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1744. The AMD chip is end-of-life and was released on 2022-04-19, while the Intel chip is active and was released on 2023-01-03. The AMD chip has a launch MSRP of $449, and the Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $502. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip's part number is 100-000000651, and the Intel chip's part number is SRMJ1. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip's memory bandwidth is not recorded. The AMD chip supports ECC memory; the Intel chip does not.