AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS vs Intel Core i5-13500 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear stratification between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-13500 wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS trailing by margins ranging from 8.6% to 45.1%. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 31510 places it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD processor sits slightly higher at the 83rd percentile with an average score of 32354. This apparent contradiction, where the higher-percentile part loses every direct comparison, reflects the different benchmark suites recorded for each item, with head-to-head tests being the most reliable indicator of relative performance.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the Core i5-13500 is the unambiguous choice. It delivers a 17.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, a 24.5% advantage in Geekbench single-core, and a 45.1% edge in PassMark prime number finding. The Ryzen 7 6800HS, however, is a 35-watt mobile part built for AMD Socket FP7, while the Core i5-13500 is a 65-watt desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The data suggests the Intel chip is for workloads that demand maximum performance without power constraints, while the AMD chip is for systems where the lower thermal envelope matters more than benchmark supremacy.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-13500 wins every recorded benchmark category, but the margin of victory varies significantly by workload type. The largest deltas appear in integer-heavy and parallel workloads. PassMark floating point math shows a 40.7% gap, with the Intel part scoring 80198 against 47533 for AMD. PassMark physics follows at 38.7%, with scores of 1645 versus 1009. Prime number finding, a test sensitive to branch prediction and integer throughput, shows the widest disparity at 45.1%, with the i5-13500 scoring 102 versus 56.

The narrowest margins appear in single-threaded and lightly threaded tests. Cinebench R15 single-core shows only an 8.6% difference, with the Intel chip scoring 256 versus 234. PassMark single-thread shows a 17.6% gap, with scores of 3865 versus 3184. The Geekbench single-core test shows a 24.5% gap, which is larger than the Cinebench single-core delta, suggesting that the Intel architecture handles the specific instruction mix in Geekbench more effectively than in Cinebench. The Ryzen 7 6800HS has no recorded wins anywhere in the database, meaning there is no workload category in the available data where it outperforms the Core i5-13500.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS uses Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 208 mm². It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The cache hierarchy is 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 only, running on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Radeon 680M, and the socket is AMD Socket FP7, indicating a mobile-oriented design with a 35-watt TDP.

The Intel Core i5-13500 uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm². It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The cache configuration differs substantially: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, on a dual-channel bus. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, and the socket is Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform with a 65-watt TDP. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

The PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD processor has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part was released on January 3, 2023, while the AMD part has no recorded release date. The process node difference, 6 nm versus 10 nm, partially explains how AMD fits 8 cores and a Radeon 680M iGPU into a 35-watt envelope, while Intel needs 65 watts for its larger core count and higher clock speeds.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also has a larger shared L3 cache at 24 MB versus 16 MB for AMD.

Q: What is the performance gap in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500 leads by 17.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (14573 versus 11992) and by 32.6% in Geekbench multi-core (14116 versus 9515). PassMark multi-thread shows a 27.1% gap, with scores of 31285 versus 22801.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500 wins single-core tests by narrower margins. Cinebench R23 single-core shows an 18.3% gap (1780 versus 1455), Geekbench single-core shows a 24.5% gap (2188 versus 1652), and PassMark single-thread shows a 17.6% gap (3865 versus 3184).

Q: Which processor has better memory support options?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS supports only DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Q: Are these processors comparable in terms of power requirements?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS has a 35-watt TDP, while the Intel Core i5-13500 has a 65-watt TDP. This difference reflects their target platforms: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, which is a mobile socket, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any recorded benchmark?

A: No. In the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database, the Intel Core i5-13500 wins all of them. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS has zero recorded wins.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel victory comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core i5-13500 scores 102 against 56 for the Ryzen 7 6800HS, a 45.1% delta. This test is highly sensitive to integer arithmetic throughput and cache efficiency, and the Intel part's larger L2 cache (1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB per core) likely contributes to this result. PassMark floating point math shows a 40.7% gap, with the Intel part scoring 80198 versus 47533, indicating that the Intel architecture handles FPU-heavy workloads with substantially more headroom.

PassMark physics shows a 38.7% gap, with scores of 1645 versus 1009. This test simulates rigid body physics and is heavily threaded, so the Intel part's 14 cores versus 8 cores provides a clear advantage. Geekbench multi-core shows the second-largest gap among general-purpose tests at 32.6%, with the Intel part scoring 14116 versus 9515. PassMark random string sorting shows a 29.2% gap, with scores of 42759 versus 30266, and PassMark multi-thread shows a 27.1% gap, with scores of 31285 versus 22801.

The compression and encryption workloads show moderate gaps. PassMark data compression shows a 25.2% delta, with the Intel part scoring 391249 versus 292698. PassMark data encryption shows an 18.9% delta, with scores of 22333 versus 18104. PassMark integer math shows a 22.2% gap, with scores of 108320 versus 84228, and PassMark extended instructions shows a 16% gap, with scores of 23956 versus 20114.

The Cinebench tests show consistent 17-18% gaps. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 17.7% delta (14573 versus 11992), Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 17.4% delta (2405 versus 1987), and Cinebench R23 single-core shows an 18.3% delta (1780 versus 1455). Cinebench R15 single-core shows the narrowest gap of all tests at 8.6%, with scores of 256 versus 234. PassMark single-thread shows a 17.6% gap, with scores of 3865 versus 3184. The consistent winning margin across Cinebench, roughly 17-18%, suggests this gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially: the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-13500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Clock speeds also differ, with the AMD part running at a 3.20 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost, while the Intel part runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost. The TDP differs by 30 watts, with the AMD part rated at 35 watts and the Intel part at 65 watts.

The cache hierarchy shows notable differences. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present only on the Intel part.

The platforms are entirely different. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support differs as well: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part has Radeon 680M, while the Intel part has UHD Graphics 770. The process node differs, with the AMD part on 6 nm TSMC and the Intel part on 10 nm Intel. Die sizes are close, with the AMD part at 208 mm² and the Intel part at 215 mm². The Intel part has a recorded release date of January 3, 2023, and a launch MSRP of $242, while the AMD part has neither recorded.