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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a closely contested matchup, with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT taking 12 benchmark wins and the Intel Core i5-13500HX taking 11. The most dramatic separation occurs in the Cinebench suite, where the AMD part posts decisive victories in both single-core and multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 3359 against the Intel part's 1730.5, a 94.1% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire dataset. The multi-core result in Cinebench R23 is also heavily skewed toward AMD: 23794 versus 18334, a 29.8% lead.

However, the Intel Core i5-13500HX counters strongly in the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test. There, Intel scores 2863 versus AMD's 2398, a 16.2% margin in Intel's favor. The two processors trade wins across the 3DMark thread scaling tests. AMD wins the 16-thread test (7683 vs 7307, 5.1% ahead) and the 8-thread test (6141 vs 5712, 7.5% ahead). Intel wins the 2-thread test (1899 vs 1879, 1.1% ahead), the 4-thread test (3607 vs 3603, 0.1% ahead), the max-thread test (7885 vs 7680, 2.6% ahead), and the single-thread test (972 vs 959, 1.3% ahead).

PassMark results split along workload type. AMD dominates encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, and data compression. The Ryzen 7 5800XT leads data encryption by 11.4% (21461 vs 19267), extended instructions by 20.1% (24270 vs 20200), prime number finding by 21.4% (119 vs 98), and data compression by 6.1% (352002 vs 331896). Intel wins floating point math by a large 24.1% margin (70885 vs 53808), integer math by 2.3% (96195 vs 93942), physics by 17.1% (1634 vs 1355), and random string sorting by 1.3% (36373 vs 35911). The PassMark multi-thread score is nearly even, with AMD ahead by just 1.1% (28053 vs 27753), and the single-thread scores show Intel ahead by 1.3% (3582 vs 3535).

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop part built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, using TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-13500HX is a mobile processor based on Raptor Lake, codenamed Raptor Lake-HX, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, which reflects a hybrid core arrangement typical of Intel's recent designs.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Intel chip has more private cache per core, while AMD has a larger pool of shared L3.

Clock speeds favor AMD in base frequency: 3.80 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 4.80 GHz and Intel at 4.70 GHz. The power envelope is very different. The AMD desktop part has a 105 watt TDP, while the Intel mobile part is rated at 55 watts. This reflects their intended market segments: desktop versus mobile.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and a rated memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, though no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is another point of divergence: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), whereas the AMD processor has no integrated graphics.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results paint a clear picture of workload-specific strengths. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the stronger choice for lightly threaded rendering workloads where single-core performance is critical. Its 94.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 34.1% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core are decisive. For modern multi-core rendering, the AMD part also holds a significant edge: 29.8% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2.1% in Cinebench R20 multi-core. This makes the Ryzen 7 5800XT well suited for content creation tasks that rely on Cinebench-style workloads.

The AMD processor also dominates security and cryptographic workloads. In PassMark data encryption it leads by 11.4%, and extended instructions by 20.1%. Prime number finding is 21.4% faster on AMD. Data compression shows a 6.1% advantage. These results suggest the Zen 3 core is efficient in workloads that use specialized instruction paths.

The Intel Core i5-13500HX wins in floating point math by a substantial 24.1% margin, which indicates an advantage in scientific computing and simulation workloads that rely heavily on floating point throughput. It also leads in PassMark physics by 17.1%, suggesting better performance in physics simulation tasks. The Intel part wins integer math by 2.3% and random string sorting by 1.3%, both modest margins. In the 3DMark max-thread test, Intel's 14 cores and 20 threads provide a 2.6% edge over AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads, although AMD wins at the 8-thread and 16-thread scaling levels.

For single-threaded PassMark workloads, Intel is slightly ahead at 3582 versus 3535, a 1.3% margin. This is a narrow win, but it appears consistently across the single-thread and singlethread metrics.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 3359 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 94.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500HX's 1730.5.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT leads with 23794 versus 18334, a 29.8% advantage for AMD.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Does the Intel part have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13500HX includes UHD Graphics 710. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has no integrated graphics.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core i5-13500HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark floating point math?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500HX wins PassMark floating point math with a score of 70885, which is 24.1% higher than AMD's 53808.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor using the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Core i5-13500HX is a mobile processor using Intel BGA 1964. AMD's process node is 7 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The die size differs significantly: 74 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. AMD lists 4,150 million transistors, while Intel's transistor count is not recorded.

Core and thread counts favor Intel: 14 cores and 20 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks favor AMD significantly: 3.80 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks are nearly identical, with AMD at 4.80 GHz and Intel at 4.70 GHz. The TDP is much higher on the AMD part: 105 watts versus 55 watts.

Cache configurations are different in structure. AMD has 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 32 MB of L3. Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of L3. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR4, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD records a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; Intel does not have a recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generation and lanes differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics are present only on the Intel part (UHD Graphics 710). Both processors have unlocked multipliers. The release dates are different: AMD on 2024-07-30, Intel on 2023-01-03. The launch MSRP for AMD is $249, while Intel's is $326. The AMD part number is 100-000001582, and Intel's is SRME7.