AMD Ryzen 7 7735H vs Intel Core i5-13600KF Comparison

The Intel Core i5-13600KF and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The Core i5-13600KF wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from a modest 25.2% in single-threaded workloads to a commanding 191.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Ryzen 7 7735H is a mobile processor with a 35 W TDP, while the Core i5-13600KF is a desktop part with a 125 W TDP, so the performance gap is expected, but the magnitude of the difference in specific workloads tells a detailed story. The database shows the Core i5-13600KF sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Ryzen 7 7735H sits just behind at the 85th percentile, placing both in the upper tier of recorded processors despite their different roles.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-13600KF dominates every recorded benchmark category, but the shape of its advantage varies. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel part scores 31,727 against the AMD part's 10,920, a 190.5% lead that indicates a massive advantage in heavily threaded rendering workloads. The single-core Cinebench R23 result is even more lopsided at 191.6%, with scores of 4,479 versus 1,536. These are the largest deltas in the entire comparison, suggesting the Intel architecture holds a decisive edge in both lightly threaded and fully loaded scenarios.

The Ryzen 7 7735H's strengths are relative rather than absolute. It trails by the smallest margin in passmark_single_thread, where the Intel part scores 4,118 versus 3,288, a 25.2% difference. This indicates the AMD chip is comparatively closer to the Intel part in basic single-threaded execution than in any other measured workload. The Ryzen 7 7735H also comes within 36.1% in passmark_extended_instructions (28,865 versus 21,214), showing that its instruction-handling capability is less disadvantaged than its raw multi-core throughput. For users constrained to a 35 W mobile platform, the Ryzen 7 7735H is the only one of the two that can operate in that power envelope, but the data shows no benchmark category where it takes the lead over the desktop Intel chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The Intel Core i5-13600KF uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H uses Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part packs 14 cores and 20 threads, compared to 8 cores and 16 threads on the AMD chip. Clock speeds favor Intel as well, with a 3.50 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost against the AMD part's 3.20 GHz base and 4.75 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core i5-13600KF has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 7 7735H has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part also has a larger die size at 257 mm² versus 208 mm² for the AMD chip. The memory support differs too: the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated Radeon 680M graphics, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics listed. The Intel chip is unlocked, allowing multiplier adjustments, while the AMD chip is locked. The Ryzen 7 7735H is rated at 35 W TDP, a fraction of the Intel part's 125 W TDP, reflecting its mobile design and socket (AMD Socket FP7) versus the desktop Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on platform and use case. For desktop users who need maximum throughput, the Intel Core i5-13600KF is the definitive choice. It wins all 15 head-to-head benchmarks, with its largest advantages in multi-core rendering and its smallest in single-threaded tasks. The 190.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and the 191.6% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core make it the stronger processor for content creation, compilation, and any workload that scales across cores. Its unlocked multiplier and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 add flexibility for system builders, and its 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its position in the upper tier.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H is the appropriate choice only in a mobile context. Its 35 W TDP and FP7 socket target laptops, where the Intel part cannot be installed at all. Within that mobile segment, the Ryzen 7 7735H still delivers competitive performance, sitting at the 85th percentile overall, just one point behind the Intel desktop chip. Its integrated Radeon 680M graphics provide a display output capability that the Intel part lacks entirely. The AMD chip's 25.2% deficit in single-threaded performance is its closest result against the Intel part, indicating that in everyday tasks the gap narrows considerably. For a user building a desktop, the Intel chip is the only rational pick. For a user buying a laptop, the Ryzen 7 7735H is the only option of the two, and the data shows it performs admirably relative to its power budget.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600KF has an average benchmark score of 38,103, compared to 37,161 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, a difference of 942 points.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i5-13600KF in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel part scores 31,727 versus 10,920 for the AMD part, a 190.5% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Radeon 680M integrated graphics, while the Intel Core i5-13600KF has no integrated graphics listed in the database.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two processors?

A: The smallest margin is in passmark_single_thread, where the Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 4,118 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H scores 3,288, a 25.2% difference.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600KF supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H supports DDR5 only.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600KF has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The full head-to-head table shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core i5-13600KF. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel part scores 3,198 against 1,825, a 75.2% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 451 versus 246, an 83.3% margin. The Cinebench R23 results are the most extreme: 31,727 versus 10,920 in multicore (190.5%) and 4,479 versus 1,536 in single-core (191.6%). These numbers indicate that the Intel architecture's advantage only grows as the workload becomes more demanding.

The Passmark suite provides a broader picture. In passmark_data_compression, the Intel part scores 475,505 versus 303,502, a 56.7% lead. Passmark_data_encryption shows 26,957 versus 18,990, a 42% margin. Passmark_extended_instructions results in 28,865 versus 21,214, a 36.1% lead. Passmark_find_prime_numbers is heavily one-sided at 152 versus 59, a 157.6% advantage. Passmark_floating_point_math shows 90,424 versus 49,260, an 83.6% lead. Passmark_integer_math records 122,169 versus 86,788, a 40.8% margin. Passmark_multithread scores 37,488 versus 23,765, a 57.7% lead. Passmark_physics is another large gap at 2,226 versus 1,056, a 110.8% advantage. Passmark_random_string_sorting shows 50,851 versus 31,676, a 60.5% lead. The two single-threaded Passmark tests, passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both record 4,118 versus 3,288, a 25.2% margin, representing the closest results in the entire comparison.

The pattern is consistent: the Intel part leads by the smallest margins in single-threaded integer work and by the largest margins in multi-core rendering and prime number calculations. The AMD part's best relative performance comes in instruction handling and single-threaded execution, but it still trails in every category.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Intel Core i5-13600KF has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for Intel and 3.20 GHz for AMD, with boost clocks of 5.10 GHz and 4.75 GHz respectively. The TDP ratings are starkly different: 125 W for the Intel desktop part versus 35 W for the AMD mobile part. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7.

Process technology differs as well: the Intel chip is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the AMD chip uses a 6 nm process at TSMC. Die sizes are 257 mm² for Intel and 208 mm² for AMD. The cache configurations are distinct, with the Intel part featuring 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3, versus 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3 for AMD. Memory support shows the Intel part accepting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part accepts DDR5 only, with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. PCIe capabilities differ: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD part includes Radeon 680M integrated graphics, while the Intel part has none. The Intel multiplier is unlocked; the AMD multiplier is locked. The Intel part launched in September 2022 with a launch MSRP of $294, while the AMD part launched in March 2023 with no recorded MSRP. The Intel part is a desktop segment product, while the AMD part is a mobile segment product. Both support ECC memory, and both are marked as Active in production status.