AMD Ryzen 7 5825C vs Intel Core i3-13100E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-13100E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part doubles the core and thread count of the Intel chip.

Q: What are the benchmark results for single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C leads in every recorded single-core test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1747 versus 1653 for the Intel Core i3-13100E, a 5.4% advantage. The gap is similar in Cinebench R20 single-core, where AMD scores 733 to Intel's 694, a 5.3% delta.

Q: Which processor shows a larger multi-core performance lead?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests by a consistent 5.4%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 12376 against 11710 for the Intel Core i3-13100E. The R20 multi-core result shows 5197 versus 4918, and the R15 multi-core test shows 1247 versus 1180.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100E features UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C includes Radeon Vega 8. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so no direct performance comparison is available from the recorded data.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C supports only DDR4, also in dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel additionally supports ECC memory while AMD does not.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C boosts to 4.50 GHz, slightly higher than the Intel Core i3-13100E's 4.40 GHz boost. The Intel chip has a much higher base clock at 3.30 GHz compared to AMD's 2.00 GHz base clock.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i3-13100E and AMD Ryzen 7 5825C come from fundamentally different design philosophies and process technologies. Intel builds the i3-13100E on a 10 nm process at their own foundry, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-S codename. AMD manufactures the Ryzen 7 5825C on a 7 nm process at TSMC, using the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne-U codename. The process node difference is significant, with AMD's smaller 7 nm node potentially offering density and efficiency advantages.

The core configurations differ sharply. Intel provides 4 physical cores with 8 threads through Hyper-Threading, while AMD provides 8 physical cores with 16 threads. This means the AMD chip has twice the thread count, which directly influences multi-threaded workload performance. The cache hierarchies also differ in structure. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, totaling a 12 MB shared L3 cache. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a larger 16 MB shared L3 cache. While AMD's per-core L2 is smaller, the larger total L3 could benefit certain workloads.

The transistor counts reveal a substantial difference in complexity. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i3-13100E does not have a transistor count listed in the database, but its die size is 163 mm². Despite the similar die sizes, AMD packs far more transistors onto its chip, a consequence of the denser 7 nm process.

Platform support diverges completely. The Intel chip uses Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 CPU lanes. The AMD chip uses Socket FP6 with PCIe Gen 3 providing only 8 CPU lanes. This positions the Intel part for desktop systems with newer I/O standards, while the AMD part targets mobile platforms with more modest connectivity. The Intel chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas AMD limits the Ryzen 7 5825C to DDR4 only.

Both processors integrate graphics, but with different implementations. Intel includes UHD Graphics 730, while AMD includes Radeon Vega 8. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either part according to the database. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $480 and was released on 2023-01-03, while the AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP and was released earlier on 2022-05-04.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data tells a remarkably consistent story across all six recorded tests: the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C wins every single matchup. The margin is nearly uniform, hovering around 5% in each test. This consistency suggests a steady performance advantage rather than workload-specific strengths.

Starting with single-core performance, the AMD chip leads in all three Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD scores 175 against Intel's 166, a 5.1% advantage. The R20 single-core test shows AMD at 733 versus Intel at 694, a 5.3% lead. In R23 single-core, AMD reaches 1747 while Intel manages 1653, a 5.4% gap. The pattern is clear: AMD's Zen 3 architecture delivers a modest but consistent single-thread edge over Intel's Raptor Lake i3, despite the Intel chip's higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for AMD.

Multi-core performance follows the same trajectory with slightly larger margins. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 1247 to Intel's 1180, a 5.4% delta. The R20 multi-core test shows AMD at 5197 versus 4918, again a 5.4% difference. In R23 multi-core, AMD scores 12376 compared to Intel's 11710, maintaining that exact 5.4% margin. Given that the AMD chip has twice the cores and threads, one might expect a larger multi-core gap. The fact that the lead stays at 5.4% suggests the Intel chip's higher clocks and architectural efficiency partially offset the core count disadvantage.

The Geekbench scores are only recorded for the Intel chip, not the AMD chip. The Intel Core i3-13100E scores 7025 in Geekbench multi-core and 2001 in single-core. Without an AMD result in the database, no direct comparison is possible for this test.

Looking at the broader database context, both chips sit at similar percentile rankings. The Intel Core i3-13100E ranks in the 56th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C ranks in the 55th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are close: 3668 for Intel and 3579 for AMD. The nearest rivals for Intel include the AMD EPYC 7251 with a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X at -0.1%, the Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 at 0.3%, and the Intel Core i9-10885H at 0.5%. For AMD, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9980HK at 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E at -0.7%, the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 at -0.8%, and the Intel Xeon E-2286G at -0.9%. These rival deltas are all within 1%, indicating both chips sit in a dense performance cluster.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The Intel Core i3-13100E offers 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are starkly different: Intel runs at 3.30 GHz, AMD at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with Intel at 4.40 GHz and AMD at 4.50 GHz, giving AMD a slight 0.10 GHz advantage at the top end.

Thermal design power shows the most dramatic divergence. The Intel chip has a 60 W TDP, while the AMD chip draws only 15 W. This 45 W difference positions the AMD part for power-constrained mobile platforms, while the Intel part targets desktop systems with more thermal headroom. The socket types are incompatible: Intel uses Socket 1700, AMD uses Socket FP6.

Process technology differs by node size and foundry. Intel builds on 10 nm at Intel, while AMD builds on 7 nm at TSMC. The AMD chip integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Intel does not list a transistor count, but its die measures 163 mm². Cache layouts differ as well: Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core with 12 MB shared L3, while AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core with 16 MB shared L3.

Memory support is asymmetric. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, AMD supports only DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD lists a specific memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s while Intel does not list one. ECC memory is supported by Intel but not by AMD. PCIe capabilities also differ: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, AMD offers Gen 3 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, AMD uses Radeon Vega 8. Market segments diverge as well, with Intel listed as Desktop and AMD listed as Mobile. Both are currently Active in production and both lack unlocked multipliers. The Intel part has a known part number of SRMFR and a launch MSRP of $480, while the AMD part uses the placeholder part number 100-000000xxx and has no launch MSRP. Release dates differ by roughly eight months, with Intel launching on 2023-01-03 and AMD on 2022-05-04.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C outperforms the Intel Core i3-13100E in every benchmark test where both were measured. The AMD chip wins all six Cinebench comparisons, with margins ranging from 5.1% to 5.4% depending on the test. This is a consistent, repeatable advantage across both single-core and multi-core workloads.

The AMD chip's 8-core, 16-thread configuration gives it a structural advantage in multi-threaded tasks, while its Zen 3 architecture also delivers better single-thread results despite a much lower base clock. The 15 W TDP versus Intel's 60 W TDP makes the AMD chip particularly compelling for power-sensitive applications. The tradeoff comes in platform features: the Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 5, DDR5 memory, and ECC, while the AMD chip is limited to PCIe Gen 3 and DDR4.

For desktop builders seeking modern I/O and memory options, the Intel Core i3-13100E offers those features with a 56th percentile ranking. For users prioritizing raw compute performance and power efficiency, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C delivers superior benchmark scores across the board. The database shows no test where the Intel chip wins, so the performance verdict is unambiguous. The choice ultimately depends on platform requirements: Intel for newer connectivity standards and ECC support, AMD for higher performance and dramatically lower power draw.