AMD Ryzen 7 7735H vs Intel Core i7-13700 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H and Intel Core i7-13700 are both 85th-percentile performers, with nearly identical average benchmark scores—37,161 for the AMD and 37,135 for the Intel. That 0.1% delta makes them statistical peers in aggregate, but the head-to-head data tells a very different story: the Intel wins all 15 shared benchmark comparisons, often by massive margins. The Ryzen is a mobile part built for efficiency, while the Core i7 is a desktop part built for throughput, and the benchmark results reflect that split clearly.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel scores 25,369 against the AMD’s 10,920—a 57% advantage. That is not a small gap; it is the kind of difference that turns a 10-minute render into a 23-minute one. The single-core R23 result is closer but still decisively Intel’s: 2,008.5 versus 1,536, a 23.5% lead. In Cinebench R15, the pattern repeats: Intel leads multi-core 3,692 to 1,825 (50.6% ahead) and single-core 285 to 246 (13.7% ahead).

PassMark’s integer math test shows Intel ahead by 37.6%, scoring 138,974 versus 86,788. Floating-point math is even more lopsided: 97,723 versus 49,260, a 49.6% gap. The prime number finding test is the single biggest delta on the board—Intel scores 147 versus AMD’s 59, a 59.9% advantage. That test is highly sensitive to raw core count and clock speed, both of which favor Intel.

Data compression favors Intel by 31.6% (443,900 versus 303,502), and encryption by 26% (25,653 versus 18,990). Extended instruction workloads show Intel ahead 20.2% (26,578 versus 21,214). Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive test, goes Intel’s way by 31.8% (46,418 versus 31,676). The PassMark multi-thread score is 36,387 versus 23,765 (34.7% Intel lead), and physics simulation is 2,053 versus 1,056 (48.6% Intel lead). Even the single-thread PassMark score, which should favor the higher-boost Intel, shows a 19.8% gap: 4,101 versus 3,288.

There is no benchmark in this set where the AMD wins. The closest margin is the Cinebench R15 single-core result at 13.7% Intel lead; the widest is the prime numbers test at 59.9%. The average of all deltas is roughly a 35% Intel advantage across the board. For a buyer, the takeaway is simple: if the workload is CPU-bound and threaded, the Intel part is not just faster—it is in a different class.

The Verdict

The data justifies a clear split: the Intel Core i7-13700 is the pick for anyone who needs maximum compute throughput. Its 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, deliver a 57% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 49.6% lead in floating-point math. If your work involves rendering, scientific computing, code compilation, or heavy multitasking, the Intel part is the rational choice—the numbers are unambiguous.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, by contrast, is a mobile processor with a 35W TDP and a 4.75 GHz boost clock. It is not competitive in raw performance, but it is not meant to be. Its 8 cores and 16 threads on Zen 3+ are built for laptops where power draw and thermals matter more than benchmark scores. The data shows no scenario where the AMD wins, so the justification for choosing it must come from factors outside these benchmarks—namely, the platform it sits in. If you are buying a thin-and-light laptop, the Ryzen is the only one of these two that fits; the Intel is a desktop chip.

The 0.1% average score delta between the two parts is misleading. That figure is computed across each chip’s full benchmark suite, which includes different tests for each—the Intel has 3DMark and Geekbench results the AMD lacks, while the AMD has no R20 or Geekbench scores. The shared tests, listed in the head-to-head, all favor Intel. Treat the average score as a curiosity, not a conclusion.

Architecture Differences

The fundamental split is node and design philosophy. AMD uses a 6nm TSMC process for its Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R. Intel uses a 10nm process (Intel’s own naming) for Raptor Lake-S. The Intel die is larger at 257 mm² versus AMD’s 208 mm², and it packs more cores: 16 versus 8, and 24 threads versus 16.

Cache layout also diverges. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel gives each core 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, with 30 MB of shared L3. That larger L3 cache, combined with more cores, explains much of Intel’s advantage in multi-threaded workloads like data compression and string sorting.

Memory support differs too. The AMD is DDR5-only, dual-channel, with a rated bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the fact pack lists no bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generation is a win for Intel: Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, versus AMD’s Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics are not comparable—AMD offers Radeon 680M, while Intel has UHD Graphics 770—and the fact pack provides no benchmark data for either iGPU.

The Intel part uses Socket 1700 and has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD uses AMD Socket FP7 (with two part numbers listed) and has no launch MSRP in the data. The Intel is a desktop part; the AMD is a mobile part. Both are production-active and have locked multipliers.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700 wins every multi-core test. It leads by 57% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (25,369 versus 10,920), 50.6% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (3,692 versus 1,825), and 34.7% in PassMark multi-thread (36,387 versus 23,765).

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H competitive in single-core performance?

A: No. The Intel leads single-core by 23.5% in Cinebench R23 (2,008.5 versus 1,536), 13.7% in Cinebench R15 (285 versus 246), and 19.8% in PassMark single-thread (4,101 versus 3,288). The AMD’s lower boost clock of 4.75 GHz versus Intel’s 5.20 GHz explains part of the gap.

Q: Do these CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support in the fact pack. The AMD is DDR5-only, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel has 16 cores and 24 threads. The AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel’s higher core and thread counts directly drive its large multi-core benchmark lead.

Q: What is the performance delta in the closest benchmark?

A: The closest result is Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel leads by 13.7% (285 versus 246). Every other benchmark shows a wider gap, from 19.8% (PassMark single-thread) to 59.9% (PassMark find prime numbers).

Q: Are these CPUs in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both are in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Their average benchmark scores differ by only 0.1% (37,161 for AMD versus 37,135 for Intel), but that aggregate hides the fact that Intel wins all 15 shared tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700 wins every workload represented in the head-to-head data. For compute-heavy tasks—Cinebench rendering, PassMark integer and floating-point math, prime number finding, physics simulation—Intel’s lead ranges from 20.2% to 59.9%. Data compression and encryption also go to Intel by 31.6% and 26%, respectively. If the task is CPU-bound and multithreaded, the Intel is the clear choice. Even single-threaded workloads, usually a strength of high-boost mobile chips, favor Intel by roughly 14% to 24%.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H wins no benchmark in the shared set, but its strengths lie outside those tests. It is a 35W mobile processor, meaning it is designed for laptops where power consumption and heat are constrained. Its 6nm TSMC process and smaller die (208 mm² versus 257 mm²) suggest better efficiency per watt, though the fact pack does not include efficiency benchmarks. It also has more PCIe lanes (20 versus 16) at Gen 4, which could matter for laptop storage and I/O. Its DDR5-only memory support and Radeon 680M integrated graphics are platform features, not performance wins.

In practical terms: choose the Intel for a desktop build where performance is the only metric that matters. Choose the AMD for a laptop where the chip must fit in a 35W envelope and the workload is not the heaviest rendering or math. The data does not support choosing the AMD for raw speed, but it does support choosing it for a mobile form factor.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ on nearly every core specification. Core count: 8 (AMD) versus 16 (Intel). Threads: 16 versus 24. Base clock: 3.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz—the AMD starts higher, but Intel’s boost reaches 5.20 GHz versus AMD’s 4.75 GHz. TDP is a major split: 35W for the AMD, 65W for the Intel. Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture: Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) versus Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-S). Process node: 6nm TSMC versus 10nm Intel.

Cache differs in both per-core and shared amounts. L1 per core: 64 KB (AMD) versus 80 KB (Intel). L2 per core: 512 KB versus 2 MB. L3 shared: 16 MB versus 30 MB. Memory support: DDR5-only versus DDR4/DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s (AMD) with no figure listed for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 680M versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release date: 2023-03-31 versus 2023-01-03. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD has none listed. The AMD’s die is 208 mm²; Intel’s is 257 mm². Both are production-active, both support ECC, and both have locked multipliers.