AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 vs Intel Core i9-13900TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900TE in every single Cinebench test in the database. The pattern is consistent across all three Cinebench versions, both multi-core and single-core workloads. The largest margin comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD chip scores 1955 against the Intel chip's 1861, a 5.1% advantage. All other head-to-head tests show a 5% delta in favor of the AMD part.

In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 records 8146 points while the Core i9-13900TE manages 7758 points, again a 5% gap. The single-core R20 result follows the same pattern: 1149 for AMD versus 1094 for Intel. The R23 multi-core test shows 19397 for the Ryzen processor and 18472 for the Intel processor, with the single-core R23 test landing at 2738 and 2607 respectively. Every test ends with the same winner, and the margins are tightly clustered between 5% and 5.1%, suggesting a consistent performance advantage rather than a workload-specific artifact.

It is worth remembering the Intel Core i9-13900TE carries a much higher core count on paper, 24 cores and 32 threads, versus the AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads. Yet the benchmark results do not reflect that core advantage. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 wins multi-core tests by a uniform 5%, which indicates that the actual performance delivery, as measured by these Cinebench runs, favors the older AMD design. The Intel chip's 35 watt TDP and lower base clock may contribute to this outcome, but the database does not include power draw measurements, so any causal link remains speculative.

The average benchmark score across all recorded tests reinforces the same hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 posts an average score of 5610, while the Intel Core i9-13900TE averages 5342. That is a difference of roughly 5%, matching the head-to-head deltas. The percentile rankings are nearly identical: the AMD chip sits at the 61st percentile among all CPUs, and the Intel chip sits at the 60th. Both processors are mid-pack performers according to the database, but the AMD part is consistently a few points ahead in every measured scenario.

The nearest rival data for each processor puts these scores in context. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700's closest competitor in the database is the Intel Core i7-12700T with an average score of 5606, a mere 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i9-13900TE's closest rival is the Intel Core i9-10900KF at 5316, 0.5% behind the 13900TE. These rival comparisons show that both processors sit in a dense cluster of comparable chips, where small percentage differences separate one model from the next. The AMD part edges out its nearest rival by 0.1%, while the Intel part leads its nearest rival by 0.5%, but the head-to-head data between the two featured processors is unambiguous: AMD wins all six tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark tests in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests. The Intel Core i9-13900TE does not win a single recorded test.

Q: What is the largest performance margin between the two processors?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 scores 1955 versus 1861 for the Intel Core i9-13900TE, a 5.1% difference.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has an average benchmark score of 5610, while the Intel Core i9-13900TE has an average score of 5342.

Q: Do the core counts explain the benchmark results?

A: No. The Intel Core i9-13900TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, far more than the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700's 8 cores and 16 threads, yet the AMD processor still wins every multi-core benchmark by 5%.

Q: How do the two processors rank among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 sits at the 61st percentile among all CPUs, and the Intel Core i9-13900TE sits at the 60th percentile.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-12700T with an average score of 5606, 0.1% behind. For the Intel Core i9-13900TE, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-10900KF with an average score of 5316, 0.5% behind.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for anyone comparing these two processors on raw Cinebench performance: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the faster part. It wins every single recorded benchmark, and the margins are consistent at 5% across the board. The Intel Core i9-13900TE's higher core count and newer architecture do not translate into a measured advantage in these tests.

The AMD processor also has the higher average benchmark score, 5610 versus 5342, and a slightly better percentile ranking at 61 versus 60. Even the nearest rival comparisons favor the AMD part, though only marginally: the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 leads its closest competitor by 0.1%, while the Core i9-13900TE leads its closest competitor by 0.5%. The Intel chip is closer to the pack behind it, but that does not close the gap to the AMD part ahead of it.

For a buyer prioritizing measured Cinebench performance, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the stronger pick. The Intel Core i9-13900TE does have other attributes that the AMD part lacks, such as integrated graphics and ECC memory support, which the specification differences section covers. But strictly on the benchmark data recorded in this database, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the winner in every category measured.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is part of the 3000 series and uses the Zen 2 architecture with the codename Matisse, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-13900TE is from the Core 13th Gen series, uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-S, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks also diverge: the AMD processor runs at 3.60 GHz, while the Intel processor has a base clock of 1.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD part reaching 4.40 GHz and the Intel part reaching 5.00 GHz. The TDP ratings go in opposite directions: the AMD chip is rated at 65 watts, the Intel chip at 35 watts.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Core i9-13900TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor does not. The transistor counts and die sizes are also different: the AMD chip has 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, while the Intel chip has no listed transistor count and a 257 mm² die.

Cache hierarchies differ. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support likewise differs: the AMD processor supports DDR4 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure recorded.

PCIe support and integrated graphics also separate the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 24 lanes from the CPU and has no integrated graphics. The Intel Core i9-13900TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU and includes UHD Graphics 770. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD chip. Release dates place the AMD part in September 2019 and the Intel part in January 2023.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is significant. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is built on Zen 2, AMD's architecture from the Matisse generation, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-13900TE is built on Raptor Lake, Intel's architecture from the Raptor Lake-S generation, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is notable: 7 nm versus 10 nm, which typically implies a density advantage for the AMD part, though the database records no clock-for-clock efficiency measurements.

The core designs differ fundamentally. The AMD processor uses a uniform 8-core, 16-thread layout, where every core is identical. The Intel processor uses a hybrid configuration with 24 cores and 32 threads, which the database records as a single architecture but implies a mix of performance and efficiency cores common to Raptor Lake designs. The cache structures reflect these different approaches. The AMD part distributes 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core with a 32 MB L3 pool. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core with a 36 MB shared L3 cache, a much larger per-core L2 allocation that suggests a different prefetch and latency strategy.

The memory controllers also differ. The AMD chip is limited to DDR4, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving the Intel part access to newer memory technology if the platform supports it. The PCIe implementation differs as well: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part includes integrated graphics, the UHD Graphics 770, which the AMD part lacks entirely. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, a feature absent from the Intel chip, and the Intel chip includes ECC memory support that the AMD chip does not offer.

The production status for both is listed as active, and both are desktop market segment parts. The Intel chip is newer by several years in release date, but the benchmark data does not reflect any architectural maturity advantage. The recorded Cinebench scores favor the older AMD design across the board.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 wins every measured benchmark category. In multi-core workloads, it beats the Intel Core i9-13900TE by 5% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. In single-core workloads, it also wins by 5% in all three Cinebench versions. The average benchmark score favors the AMD part, 5610 versus 5342, and the percentile ranking favors it by a single point, 61 versus 60.

The Intel Core i9-13900TE wins no benchmark categories in the database. Its advantages are entirely outside the measured tests. It offers integrated graphics, so systems built around it do not require a separate GPU for basic display output. It supports ECC memory, which may matter for specific reliability-focused workloads. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving platform flexibility that the AMD part lacks. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface, while offering fewer lanes at 16 versus 24, is a newer standard. Its 35 watt TDP is lower than the AMD part's 65 watts, which could be relevant in thermally constrained environments, though the database does not include power consumption measurements to confirm real-world impact.

For use cases centered on the Cinebench workloads recorded here, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the clear choice. It outperforms the Intel chip in every single test, and the margins are uniform at 5%. For use cases that require integrated graphics, ECC memory support, or DDR5 compatibility, the Intel Core i9-13900TE has attributes the AMD part simply does not offer. The data does not include gaming benchmarks, productivity suites, or power draw tests, so any recommendation beyond Cinebench and the recorded specifications must rely on the specification differences alone. Within the scope of this database, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the faster processor, and the Intel Core i9-13900TE is the more feature-rich platform option.