AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS vs Intel Core i5-13500HX Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Intel Core i5-13500HX are both high-performance mobile processors aimed at different priorities within the same performance class. The recorded data shows a clear split: the Ryzen 7 7840HS wins the majority of benchmark comparisons, taking 15 wins against 6 for the Intel chip, but the Intel part secures decisive victories in the heaviest multi-threaded workloads. Both processors sit at the 81st percentile among all CPUs in the database, yet their average benchmark scores differ by roughly 2.3% in favor of the AMD part, with scores of 29955 and 29270 respectively.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS is the choice for workloads that respond to efficient, high-frequency cores and strong per-thread execution. It dominates the lighter and mid-range thread count tests, including all 3DMark thread tests up to 8 threads, and it holds a significant edge in single-core performance across Cinebench and PassMark. The data shows this chip is also stronger in integer math, data encryption, random string sorting, and extended instruction sets, which makes it well suited for general productivity, software compilation, and security-related tasks. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock delivers a snappy experience in everyday applications and lightly threaded games.

The Intel Core i5-13500HX wins where raw core count and sustained throughput matter most. With 14 cores and 20 threads, it pulls ahead decisively in Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core runs, and it also wins in PassMark physics, floating-point math, and prime number calculations. This part is better suited for rendering, scientific computing, physics simulations, and other heavily parallel workloads that can use every available thread. The 55 W TDP, higher than the AMD chip's 35 W, suggests a design that prioritizes sustained performance over efficiency, and the benchmark results confirm that the Intel processor excels in the most demanding all-core tasks.

For users who need a balanced mobile workstation, the AMD chip offers superior single-thread performance and a wider range of wins across mixed workloads. For users who push long all-core rendering or simulation jobs, the Intel chip's multi-core advantage in Cinebench and floating-point math is hard to ignore.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS wins every single-thread test in the comparison. It scores 979 in 3DMark single-thread, 274 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 1761 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 3753 in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 972, 252, 1730.5, and 3582 in the same tests.

Q: How big is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500HX leads substantially in multi-core Cinebench runs. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 18334 against the AMD chip's 15102, a 17.6% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the gap is even larger, with Intel leading by 22.4% (2863 versus 2222.84).

Q: Does the AMD chip win any multi-threaded tests?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS wins PassMark multithread by 3.2% (28633 versus 27753), and it also wins 3DMark 16-thread by a narrow 0.1% margin (7314 versus 7307). The Intel chip only overtakes the AMD part in the 3DMark max-threads test, where it leads by 7.2%.

Q: Which processor has better integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS features the Radeon 780M integrated graphics, while the Intel Core i5-13500HX features the UHD Graphics 710. The database does not include direct graphics benchmarks, but the Radeon 780M is a higher-tier integrated solution on paper.

Q: What is the difference in memory support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and the AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure listed.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, the production status for both the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and the Intel Core i5-13500HX is listed as Active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest win for the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 25747 against the Intel chip's 20200, a commanding 27.5% lead. This is the single largest margin in the entire comparison and highlights the Zen 4 architecture's strength in advanced vector and encryption instruction sets. The AMD chip also wins PassMark random string sorting by 11% (40364 versus 36373), data encryption by 7.1% (20627 versus 19267), and data compression by 4.1% (345536 versus 331896). In 3DMark 8-thread, the AMD part leads by 6.7% (6092 versus 5712), and it wins 3DMark 4-thread by 1.2% (3651 versus 3607).

The Intel Core i5-13500HX secures its largest win in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 2863 against the AMD chip's 2222.84, a 22.4% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip leads by 17.6% with a score of 18334 versus 15102. The Intel part also wins PassMark physics by 15.8% (1634 versus 1376), PassMark floating-point math by 15.5% (70885 versus 59921), and PassMark find prime numbers by 10.2% (98 versus 88). In 3DMark max-threads, the Intel chip scores 7885 against the AMD part's 7316, a 7.2% margin that reflects its higher thread count.

The single-thread results are consistently close but favor AMD. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD chip leads by 8.7% (274 versus 252), and in Cinebench R23 single-core, it leads by 1.8% (1761 versus 1730.5). PassMark single-thread shows a 4.8% AMD advantage (3753 versus 3582), and 3DMark single-thread shows a 0.7% edge (979 versus 972). The 2-thread and 16-thread 3DMark tests are nearly identical, with the AMD chip winning by 0.3% and 0.1% respectively.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in core count and thread count. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-13500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The TDP figures are notably different, with the AMD part rated at 35 W and the Intel part at 55 W.

The memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports only DDR5, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no bandwidth figure listed. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The PCIe support also differs: the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Both support ECC memory.

The sockets are different, with the AMD chip using AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel chip using Intel BGA 1964. The AMD chip has a locked multiplier, while the Intel chip has an unlocked multiplier. The launch MSRP for the Intel chip is $326, while the AMD chip has no launch MSRP listed. The Intel chip was released on 2023-01-03, while the AMD chip has no release date recorded.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix, and it belongs to the 7000 series. The Intel Core i5-13500HX is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-HX, and it belongs to the Core 13th Gen series. The process nodes differ significantly: the AMD chip is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The die sizes also differ, with the AMD chip measuring 178 mm² and the Intel chip measuring 257 mm². The AMD chip has 25,000 million transistors, while the Intel chip has no transistor count listed.

The cache hierarchy is different. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel chip likely contributes to its multi-threaded performance, while the AMD chip's smaller cache is offset by its higher boost clock and more efficient architecture. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip features the Radeon 780M, while the Intel chip features the UHD Graphics 710. The part numbers are also distinct, with the AMD chip listed as 100-000000955 (FP7r2), 100-000000964 (FP7), and 100-000001129 (FP8), while the Intel chip is listed as SRME7.