AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS vs Intel Core i5-13600H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into a clear primary pattern with one notable exception. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS takes the win in 14 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-13600H secures a single victory. That one Intel win comes in the PassMark physics test, where it scores 1490 against the AMD's 1376, a margin of 8.3%. This suggests the Intel part holds an advantage in a specific workload type that relies on physics simulation calculations.

Every other measured category favors the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS. The largest gaps appear in multi-threaded and instruction-heavy workloads. The AMD part leads by 43.8% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, by 38.6% in PassMark extended instructions, and by 22.5% in data compression. These are substantial margins that point to a processor with significantly higher throughput in parallel tasks.

The single-core picture is closer but still favors AMD. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD scores 1761 against the Intel's 1750, a difference of only 0.6%. The PassMark single-thread test shows a 3.3% AMD lead with 3753 versus 3631. The AMD advantage narrows considerably when only one core is active, but it does not disappear.

For users prioritizing physics-based simulations, the Intel Core i5-13600H is the better choice according to the data. For everything else, from rendering to encryption to general multi-threaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS holds the advantage, often by wide margins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-13600H uses Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. It packs 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS uses Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename, manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Cache configurations differ notably. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has more total cache, but the AMD chip compensates with higher clock speeds and a more advanced process node.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Intel Core i5-13600H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the Intel chip. The AMD processor also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes for the CPU, while the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD part offers more total lanes but on an older generation. Integrated graphics also differ: the Intel part carries Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the AMD part uses the Radeon 780M.

The AMD processor has a lower TDP of 35 watts compared to the Intel's 45 watts. This is notable because the AMD part delivers higher performance in most tests while drawing less power according to the specification. The AMD chip also has a recorded transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm², while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows the most dramatic difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS scores 2222.84 against the Intel's 1249, a 43.8% advantage. This is the largest single gap in the entire comparison and indicates a major difference in multi-threaded rendering performance.

Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows the gap but still favors AMD. The AMD scores 15102 against the Intel's 12402, a 17.9% lead. The single-core version of the same test is nearly a tie: AMD scores 1761, Intel scores 1750, a margin of just 0.6%. This pattern suggests the AMD advantage grows with more active threads.

PassMark extended instructions show a 38.6% AMD lead, with scores of 25747 versus 15817. This test measures CPU capabilities with advanced instruction sets, and the gap here is substantial. Data compression follows at 22.5% in favor of AMD, with scores of 345536 versus 267936. Data encryption shows a 22.1% AMD lead at 20627 versus 16061.

Integer math favors AMD by 20.3%, with scores of 98682 versus 78658. Multi-thread performance in PassMark shows an 18.6% AMD lead at 28633 versus 23304. Random string sorting gives AMD a 26.7% advantage at 40364 versus 29570. Floating point math is closer, with AMD leading by 3.8% at 59921 versus 57618.

The PassMark physics test is the only Intel win. The Intel scores 1490 against the AMD's 1376, an 8.3% margin. This is a meaningful result because it shows the Intel architecture retains a specific strength despite losing most other comparisons. The find prime numbers test is nearly identical, with AMD leading by just 1.1% at 88 versus 87.

Single-thread performance in PassMark shows AMD ahead by 3.3% at 3753 versus 3631. This is consistent with the Cinebench R23 single-core result, where the AMD lead was minimal. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS is faster in nearly every workload, with the Intel Core i5-13600H holding a narrow but real advantage only in physics calculations.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i5-13600H wins only one, the PassMark physics test.

Q: How large is the AMD advantage in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD lead varies by test. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD is 43.8% ahead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the lead is 17.9%. In PassMark multi-thread, the AMD is 18.6% ahead.

Q: Is the single-core performance difference significant?

A: No, the single-core gap is small. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD leads by only 0.6%. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD leads by 3.3%.

Q: What is the one test the Intel processor wins?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1490 against the AMD's 1376, an 8.3% margin.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD wins most multi-threaded tests.

Q: What are the TDP differences between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS has a TDP of 35 watts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear overall picture. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS is the stronger processor in the vast majority of measured workloads. It wins 14 of 15 comparisons, often by substantial margins. The largest gaps appear in multi-threaded rendering, extended instruction handling, and data compression, where the AMD leads by 20% to 44%. These are not marginal differences; they represent a generational step in throughput.

The Intel Core i5-13600H does have one clear strength. Its 8.3% win in the PassMark physics test shows that it handles physics simulation workloads better than the AMD part. For users whose primary application relies heavily on physics calculations, the Intel chip is the data-backed choice.

For general productivity, content creation, encryption, and multi-threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS is the better option according to the recorded scores. It achieves this while also having a lower TDP of 35 watts compared to the Intel's 45 watts. The AMD part also offers ECC memory support and a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

The single-core results are close enough that they should not be a deciding factor. The AMD leads by 0.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core and by 3.3% in PassMark single-thread. These margins are small in real-world terms.

The verdict from the data is straightforward. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS is the superior processor for nearly all workloads, with the Intel Core i5-13600H reserved for the specific niche of physics-based tasks where it holds a measurable edge.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-13600H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 4 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Phoenix |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 25,000 million |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 178 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 18 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Radeon 780M |

| Launch MSRP | $311 | Not recorded |