AMD Ryzen 7 6800U vs Intel Core i7-13700H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database presents a clear hierarchy between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core i7-13700H wins every single recorded head-to-head benchmark, 15 wins to 0 for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. This is not a close contest; the Intel part is consistently faster across every workload category in the database. The Ryzen 7 6800U does not secure a single victory in any of the 15 shared tests, making the Intel Core i7-13700H the unequivocal performance choice.

The Intel Core i7-13700H should be chosen by users who prioritize raw compute throughput in multi-threaded applications, heavy productivity workloads, and physics or floating-point calculations. The database shows its largest margins in precisely these areas. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, while slower, is a completely different class of processor with a 15-watt TDP versus the Intel's 45-watt TDP. This suggests a fundamental trade-off: the Ryzen 7 6800U is suited for thinner, more power-efficient laptops where sustained performance is secondary to portability and battery life. The Intel part is for performance-oriented laptops that can manage its higher thermal and power demands.

Both processors sit at the 79th percentile in the database's overall CPU rankings, which places them in the same broad performance tier despite the Intel part's clear dominance in these specific tests. The Ryzen 7 6800U's average benchmark score is 27887, while the Intel Core i7-13700H's average is 27355. These average scores are very close, yet the head-to-head results show a consistent Intel advantage. This discrepancy is explained by the different benchmark suites each processor has in the database: the Intel part includes 3DMark tests that the AMD part lacks, and the AMD part includes a Geekbench score that the Intel part lacks. The shared tests, however, all favor Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700H wins in every shared benchmark category, but the size of its victory varies significantly by workload. The largest advantage appears in multi-core and physics-heavy tasks. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel part scores 15474 versus the AMD's 10546, a 31.8% difference. The PassMark physics test shows a 43% gap, with scores of 1725 for Intel and 984 for AMD. Similarly, PassMark floating point math shows Intel at 66322 versus AMD's 42246, a 36.3% margin. These are compute-intensive workloads that benefit from Intel's higher core count and thread count.

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U's best relative showing is in single-core performance, where the gaps are smaller but still favor Intel. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 1856 versus AMD's 1506, an 18.9% difference. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 3594 versus AMD's 3166, an 11.9% margin. The Cinebench R15 single-core test is the closest overall, with Intel at 269 versus AMD's 242, only a 10% difference. This indicates that while Intel's single-core architecture is faster, the gap narrows considerably compared to multi-core workloads.

The smallest margins appear in integer-heavy and encryption tasks. PassMark integer math shows Intel at 92811 versus AMD's 77731, a 16.2% difference. PassMark data encryption shows Intel at 17971 versus AMD's 15601, a 13.2% gap. These tasks are less dependent on core count and more on per-core efficiency, where the Intel part still leads but by a smaller amount. The data suggests that for users who only need modest single-thread performance, the AMD part is closer to competitive, but in any heavily threaded scenario, the Intel part pulls far ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U is built on TSMC's 6 nm process node, using the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt. The Intel Core i7-13700H uses Intel's 10 nm process node with the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H. The manufacturing process difference is significant: AMD uses an external foundry (TSMC) while Intel uses its own internal fabs.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-13700H has 14 cores and 20 threads. This core count advantage is the primary driver of Intel's multi-core benchmark dominance. The AMD part uses a unified architecture where all cores are identical, while the Intel part's Raptor Lake architecture typically uses a hybrid design, though the specific P-core and E-core configuration is not detailed in the database.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 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 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger per-core L2 cache and larger shared L3 cache likely contribute to its performance advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Clock speeds and power targets are markedly different. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel Core i7-13700H has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel part's higher boost clock and triple the TDP budget explain its ability to sustain higher performance levels. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Other differences include PCIe support: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 680M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD part has a die size of 208 mm², while the Intel part's die size is not recorded. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H is consistently faster. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 15474 versus the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U's 10546, a 31.8% advantage. In PassMark multithread, Intel scores 26399 versus AMD's 20350, a 22.9% gap.

Q: How much difference is there in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H leads by smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 1856 versus AMD's 1506, an 18.9% difference. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 3594 versus AMD's 3166, an 11.9% gap.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Intel Core i7-13700H has a TDP of 45 watts. This is a threefold difference in rated power draw.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-13700H uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own fabs.

Q: Does either processor support DDR5 memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i7-13700H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 15 shared benchmark tests between these two processors, and the Intel Core i7-13700H wins all 15. The largest margins are in computationally intensive tests. The biggest single gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 103 versus AMD's 57, a 44.7% difference. This test is highly sensitive to integer arithmetic and loop performance, where Intel's architecture is clearly superior.

The PassMark physics test shows a 43% gap, with Intel at 1725 and AMD at 984. This workload simulates physics calculations, which are heavily multi-threaded and benefit from Intel's additional cores. The PassMark floating point math test shows Intel at 66322 versus AMD's 42246, a 36.3% margin. This indicates that Intel's floating-point execution units are significantly more capable per clock, or that the extra cores provide a substantial scaling advantage.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 15474 versus AMD's 10546, a 31.8% difference. This is the most widely recognized multi-threaded rendering benchmark, and the gap is substantial. The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2496 versus AMD's 1776, a 28.8% gap. The PassMark multithread test shows Intel at 26399 versus AMD's 20350, a 22.9% difference.

The PassMark data compression test shows Intel at 307791 versus AMD's 244082, a 20.7% gap. The PassMark random string sorting test shows Intel at 33595 versus AMD's 25954, a 22.7% difference. These memory and sorting workloads benefit from Intel's larger L2 and L3 caches. The PassMark data encryption test shows Intel at 17971 versus AMD's 15601, a 13.2% gap.

The PassMark extended instructions test shows Intel at 18303 versus AMD's 15935, a 12.9% difference. The PassMark integer math test shows Intel at 92811 versus AMD's 77731, a 16.2% gap. The PassMark single-thread and single-threaded tests both show Intel at 3594 versus AMD's 3166, an 11.9% difference. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows Intel at 1856 versus AMD's 1506, an 18.9% gap.

The smallest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel scores 269 versus AMD's 242, a 10% difference. Even in this closest contest, the Intel part still wins clearly. The data shows no workload category where the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U can match the Intel Core i7-13700H. The Intel part's combination of more cores, higher boost clock, larger caches, and higher TDP budget produces a consistent performance advantage across every benchmark in the database.