AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS vs Intel Core i7-13650HX Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a decisive split between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core i7-13650HX wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, leaving the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS without a single benchmark victory in the shared test suite. This is not a close contest in any category; the Intel part leads across single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized workload tests.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the Intel Core i7-13650HX is the clear choice. Its largest advantages appear in heavily threaded rendering workloads, where the 14-core, 20-thread configuration overwhelms the 8-core, 16-thread AMD part. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result shows the Intel chip scoring 24580 against 13082 for the AMD chip, a 46.8% gap. This translates directly to faster video rendering, 3D scene compilation, and other tasks that scale with core count.

The Intel part also dominates in physics simulation, a workload that heavily taxes both the CPU's integer and floating-point pipelines. The PassMark physics score of 1745 versus 1149 represents a 34.2% advantage. This matters for engineering simulations and scientific computing where physical interactions are computed per frame or per iteration.

Single-threaded performance is closer but still favors Intel. The PassMark single-thread score of 3769 versus 3626 is only a 3.8% difference, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score shows a larger 49.9% gap at 3470 versus 1737. The discrepancy between these two tests suggests the Intel architecture handles the specific Cinebench workload particularly well, while the AMD chip is more competitive in other single-threaded scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS does not win any recorded benchmark, so its value proposition rests on factors outside the performance metrics. It operates at a 28 W TDP compared to the Intel chip's 55 W TDP, indicating substantially lower power draw. The AMD part also integrates a Radeon 780M graphics unit, while the Intel chip carries UHD Graphics 710. For thin-and-light laptops where battery life and thermals matter more than peak CPU throughput, the AMD chip's efficiency profile could be the deciding factor, but the data shows no performance category where it takes the lead.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13650HX wins every multi-threaded benchmark in the database. The most dramatic difference is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel scores 24580 versus AMD's 13082, a 46.8% advantage. The PassMark multithread test shows a narrower 18.6% gap, with scores of 30704 and 24990 respectively.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: Intel leads in all single-thread tests, but the margin varies. The PassMark single-thread test shows the smallest overall gap at 3.8% (3769 versus 3626), while Cinebench R23 single-core shows a much larger 49.9% difference (3470 versus 1737).

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core i7-13650HX has a TDP of 55 W. This makes the AMD chip the more power-efficient option on paper, though this advantage does not translate into any benchmark wins.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and the AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s while the Intel part's bandwidth is not listed in the database.

Q: Which processor has better integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS features a Radeon 780M integrated GPU, while the Intel Core i7-13650HX features UHD Graphics 710. No benchmark scores for the integrated graphics performance is not directly compared in the head-to-head test suite, so no performance verdict can be drawn from the recorded data.

Q: What is the release timeline difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-13650HX launched on January 3, 2023, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS launched on December 5, 2023. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $485; the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data leaves no ambiguity about the performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-13650HX wins all 15 comparisons, with the largest margin in Cinebench R23 multi-core at 46.8% and the smallest in PassMark single-thread at 3.8%.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is the standout data point. Intel's 24580 score versus AMD's 13082 represents the widest gap in the entire test suite. This benchmark is widely used as a proxy for sustained multi-threaded rendering performance, and the nearly 47% deficit means the AMD chip will take roughly twice as long to complete heavily threaded render jobs.

Cinebench R15 tells a similar story but with a smaller differential. The Intel part scores 2477 against 2045, a 17.4% lead. The older R15 workload is less demanding and does not scale with core count as aggressively as R23, which explains the compressed margin. Even so, Intel wins.

Single-core Cinebench results are more complex. The R15 single-core test shows Intel leading by 22.6% (349 versus 270), while the R23 single-core test shows a 49.9% lead (3470 versus 1737). The R23 single-core gap is unusually large for a single-threaded workload and suggests the Intel architecture has a significant per-clock advantage in this specific rendering path.

PassMark integer math shows the closest multi-threaded result: 102929 for Intel versus 90382 for AMD, a 12.2% lead. This workload is less dependent on core count and more on instruction efficiency, so the smaller margin reflects the AMD chip's competitive integer throughput per core.

Floating-point math is where Intel extends its lead further. The PassMark floating point score of 75643 against 52582 gives Intel a 30.5% advantage. This aligns with the physics score of 1745 versus 1149, a 34.2% margin, which also heavily exercises floating-point pipelines.

Data compression and encryption both favor Intel but at different magnitudes. Compression shows a 23.7% gap (383943 versus 292888), while encryption shows 18.5% (21649 versus 17650). Random string sorting, another memory-intensive workload, shows Intel ahead by 13.7% (41162 versus 35517).

The PassMark multithread aggregate score lands at 30704 for Intel and 24990 for AMD, an 18.6% gap. This composite metric weighs multiple workload types and gives a more balanced view of overall throughput than any single test.

Extended instruction performance is the smallest of the PassMark specialty tests, with Intel leading 23146 to 20714, a 10.5% margin. Prime number finding shows a 23.3% gap (103 versus 79), and the overall PassMark single-thread score closes the suite at 3769 versus 3626, the tightest margin at 3.8%.

Specification Differences

The core configuration difference is stark. The Intel Core i7-13650HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. This six-core, four-thread advantage is the primary driver of the Intel part's multi-threaded benchmark dominance.

Clock speeds also differ significantly. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Despite lower clock speeds, the Intel part wins every benchmark, indicating its architectural efficiency and core count compensate for the clock deficit.

Power draw is a major differentiator. The AMD lists a TDP of 28 W for the Ryzen 7 8840HS, versus 55 W for the Core i7-13650HX. This nearly 2x difference frames the AMD chip as the efficiency-focused option for systems with limited cooling capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 exclusively, with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s recorded bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth figure. The Intel part adds ECC memory capability, which the AMD chip does not offer. PCIe generation also differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), Intel uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Process technology separates the two manufacturers. AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors and a 178 mm² die size. Intel uses a 10 nm process at Intel foundry, with a 257 mm² die size, with no transistor count listed. Socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen 7, Intel BGA 1964 for the Core i7. The AMD part has no unlocked multiplier unlocked multiplier false, while the Intel part is multiplier unlocked.

Release dates differ by roughly 11 months. The Core i7 launched on January 3, 2023, the Ryzen 7 on December 8, 2023. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $485 launch MSRP, the AMD part records no launch MSRP. The AMD integrated graphics Radeon 780M, Intel UHD Graphics 710. Both are mobile parts, both Active.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-13650HX is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, codename Raptor Lake-HX, part of the Core 13th Gen family. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is built on the Zen 4 architecture, codename Hawk Point, part of the Ryzen 8000 series family, specifically Ryzen 7 Zen 4 (Hawk Point. Both are Zen 4, Raptor Lake architectures.

Core cache hierarchy differs notably in L3 capacity. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 cache per core. Intel L2 cache 1 MB per core. L3 cache 16 MB shared cache 16 MB shared. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 cache per core. L2 cache 2 MB per core. L3 cache 24 MB in shared cache 24 MB shared. The Intel L3, both have 16 MB, 24 MB shared. Total L3, no vCache3d, both absent, neither have 3D.

The Intel chip has 14 cores are part. 20 threads, 14 core 20. This is Raptor Lake-HX. AMD 8 cores 16 threads, 8 core. Neither have vCache3d. Total L3, both have 24 MB, 16 MB. L1 80 KB per core, 64 KB per core. L3 24 MB shared, 16 MB shared. L1 cache 80 KB per core, 2 MB per core. L1 64 KB per core. L2 2 MB per core. L2 1 per core. L3 64 KB per core, 80 KB per core. L3 24 MB shared, 16 MB shared. L2 1 MB per core, 2 MB per core. L3 16 MB shared, 24 MB shared. Total L3, none, none. vCache3d, none, none.

The L3 cache difference is 8 MB in favor of Intel: 24 MB shared versus 16 MB shared. The per-core L2 also favors Intel at 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core. The AMD chip has a smaller 64 KB L1 per core versus Intel's 80 KB per core. These cache advantages contribute to the Intel chip's single-thread and multi-thread performance edge.

Memory architecture differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 only with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth. Intel adds ECC support while AMD does not. AMD's PCIe Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) differs from Intel's Gen 5, 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD Radeon 780M versus Intel UHD Graphics 710.

The Core i7-13650HX has a 55 W TDP, a 10 nm process, and a 257 mm² die size. The Ryzen 7 8840HS has a 28 W TDP, a 4 nm process, and a 178 mm² die size. The smaller process node and die size for AMD indicate a more power-efficient manufacturing approach, but the Intel chip's larger Raptor Lake-HX design with more cores delivers superior performance across the recorded benchmark suite. The Intel part's multiplier unlocked status, part number SRMED, and BGA 1964 socket round out the architectural profile.