AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS vs Intel Core i5-13600H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS in almost every measured workload. Out of 15 head-to-head tests, the AMD part wins 13, while the Intel Core i5-13600H takes only 2. The Ryzen 7 8845HS posts a 51.5% advantage in Cinebench R15 multi-core, a 23.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and a 22.2% edge in data compression. The Intel chip's only outright wins are in prime number finding (a tie, technically, with both scoring 87, awarded to Intel at 0% delta) and in physics simulation, where it leads by 10.6%.

For a user prioritizing all-around compute throughput, especially multi-threaded rendering, encryption, or sorting workloads, the Ryzen 7 8845HS is the clear choice from the data. Its single-thread lead is small but consistent, ranging from 1.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core to 2.9% in PassMark single-thread. The Intel part, however, retains a measurable edge in physics processing, which may matter for specific simulation or gaming physics workloads. The verdict: choose the Ryzen 7 8845HS for general productivity and content creation, and consider the Intel Core i5-13600H only if physics simulation is a dominant task and the 10.6% advantage there outweighs the AMD's broad wins elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The Intel Core i5-13600H uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip packs 12 cores and 16 threads, whereas the AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The core counts differ, but thread counts match, meaning the AMD relies on simultaneous multithreading more heavily.

Cache layouts also diverge. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. AMD uses smaller per-core caches: 64 KB L1, 1 MB L2, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more total cache, but the AMD chip's clock speeds are higher: a 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost versus Intel's 2.80 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. Both are locked (multiplier not unlocked) and both target the mobile market.

Memory support differs: the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the Intel side. PCIe support also varies: Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while AMD uses the Radeon 780M. The AMD chip has a transistor count of 25,000 million on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor or die size data. The Intel part launched on January 3, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $311; the AMD part launched on December 5, 2023, with no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD scores 2575 against Intel's 1249, a 51.5% deficit for the Intel chip. This is an enormous gap, suggesting the AMD's higher base clock and architecture efficiency translate directly into heavily threaded rendering performance. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD again leads, scoring 16192 versus 12402, a 23.4% difference. The single-core results are closer: in Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD scores 1769 versus Intel's 1750, a mere 1.1% edge. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD leads by 36.2%, scoring 276 versus 176, a much larger single-thread margin in that older benchmark.

PassMark tests show a mixed but mostly AMD-favorable picture. Data compression favors the AMD by 22.2% (344439 versus 267936). Data encryption favors the AMD by 21.3% (20416 versus 16061). Extended instructions show the AMD ahead by 38.3% (25642 versus 15817). Integer math gives the AMD a 19.5% lead (97747 versus 78658). Floating point math is nearly tied: the AMD scores 59254 versus Intel's 57618, a 2.8% edge. Random string sorting favors the AMD by 28.7% (41446 versus 29570). Multi-threaded PassMark gives the AMD an 18.2% lead (28498 versus 23304). Single-thread PassMark is close: AMD 3738 versus Intel 3631, a 2.9% advantage.

The Intel chip's wins are narrower in count but notable in context. In PassMark physics, Intel scores 1490 against AMD's 1347, a 10.6% advantage. In prime number finding, both score exactly 87, and the database records this as an Intel win with a 0% delta, which is effectively a tie.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H has 12 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS leads by 51.5%, scoring 2575 versus 1249 for the Intel chip.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Intel chip wins?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13600H wins in PassMark physics (1490 versus 1347, a 10.6% lead) and in prime number finding (87 versus 87, recorded as a win with 0% delta).

Q: How close are the single-thread scores?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD leads by only 1.1% (1769 versus 1750). In PassMark single-thread, the AMD leads by 2.9% (3738 versus 3631). In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD leads by 36.2% (276 versus 176).

Q: Which chip has higher clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS has a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core i5-13600H has a 2.80 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but only the AMD lists a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS dominates in multi-threaded compute tasks. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core lead of 51.5% and Cinebench R23 multi-core lead of 23.4% make it the stronger choice for rendering, video encoding, and any workload that scales across all 16 threads. The data compression win (22.2% ahead) and integer math win (19.5% ahead) reinforce this pattern for file archiving, database operations, and general number-crunching. The 38.3% lead in extended instructions suggests the AMD handles SIMD-heavy code more efficiently, which benefits scientific computing and media processing. The 21.3% lead in encryption points to better security-related throughput. Even in random string sorting, the AMD's 28.7% advantage indicates faster text processing and data organization tasks.

The Intel Core i5-13600H wins only in physics simulation, where its 10.6% lead (1490 versus 1347) suggests a specific advantage in physics engine calculations, potentially relevant for certain game physics or engineering simulation software. The prime number finding result is a tie at 87, so it offers no real differentiator. The Intel chip also has a higher core count, but the data shows this does not translate into broader wins. For any user weighing the two, the AMD chip is the safer pick for most productivity and content creation workloads, while the Intel chip's niche is narrow but real in physics processing.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification category. The Intel Core i5-13600H has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.80 GHz for Intel and 3.80 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for Intel and 5.10 GHz for AMD. Both have a 45 W TDP. The Intel chip uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8.

Process technology differs significantly: Intel uses 10 nm at its own foundry, while AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC. The AMD chip has a recorded transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm²; no such data exists for the Intel part. Cache hierarchies differ in size per core and total L3: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3; AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.

Memory support is split: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, AMD supports only DDR5. Both run dual-channel, but only AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generations differ: Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are different as well: Intel has Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, AMD has Radeon 780M. Neither supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The Intel part launched on January 3, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $311; the AMD part launched on December 5, 2023, with no launch MSRP recorded. Production status is active for both.