AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs Intel Core i7-13800H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and the Intel Core i7-13800H across 17 benchmark tests. The AMD part wins 12 of those tests, while the Intel part wins 5. The most striking pattern is in the Cinebench suite, where the AMD processor dominates every single test by a consistent margin.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 2232 against 1850 for the Intel Core i7-13800H, a 20.6% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows the same 20.6% delta, with AMD scoring 314 versus Intel's 261. This consistency carries through R20 and R23. In R20 multi-core, AMD scores 9300 versus 7710, again a 20.6% lead. The R20 single-core result is 1312 versus 1088, another 20.6% gap. In R23 multi-core, AMD posts 22145 against 18358, and in R23 single-core, 3126 versus 2591. Every Cinebench delta is exactly 20.6%, indicating a very stable performance relationship between these two parts under that workload family.

Outside of Cinebench, the AMD processor also wins several PassMark tests. In data compression, AMD scores 314363 versus 299179, a 5.1% lead. Data encryption shows AMD at 19815 versus 17726, an 11.8% advantage. Extended instructions tests give AMD a 17.2% win, with scores of 21117 versus 18011. Integer math is closer, with AMD at 94884 versus 92589, a 2.5% margin. Random string sorting also goes to AMD, 33754 versus 33188, a 1.7% edge. The find prime numbers test is a perfect tie at 115 for both processors.

The Intel Core i7-13800H has its own wins, and they are substantial in some cases. The biggest Intel victory is in PassMark physics, where it scores 1924 versus AMD's 1109, a 42.4% advantage. Floating point math also goes strongly to Intel, 66579 versus 52105, a 21.7% lead. In PassMark multi-thread, Intel edges out AMD, 26545 versus 26054, a 1.8% margin. Single-thread PassMark results favor Intel slightly, 3543 versus 3442, a 2.9% difference. The single-thread test appears twice in the data with identical results, confirming that Intel's single-thread advantage in PassMark is consistent but modest.

Looking at the overall average benchmark score, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 sits at 35802, while the Intel Core i7-13800H sits at 34988. The AMD part also ranks at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, versus the 84th percentile for Intel. In terms of nearest rivals, the AMD processor sits between the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (average score 35909, 0.3% higher) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35670, 0.4% lower). The Intel part is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003, a 0% delta, and sits just above the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34962.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results indicate that the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the stronger choice for rendering and content creation workloads. The Cinebench suite, which is a standard proxy for 3D rendering and CPU-intensive creative tasks, shows AMD ahead by 20.6% in every test, both single-core and multi-core. This is a decisive, uniform margin. The data also suggests AMD has an edge in compression and encryption tasks, which are common in file archiving, database operations, and secure communications. The 5.1% lead in data compression and 11.8% lead in data encryption are meaningful for those specific workflows.

The Intel Core i7-13800H wins clearly in physics simulation, as indicated by the 42.4% lead in PassMark physics. This test often correlates with gaming physics and certain scientific computing workloads. The 21.7% advantage in floating point math is also notable, as floating point operations are fundamental to scientific simulations, financial modeling, and certain audio/video processing tasks. Intel also has a slight edge in multi-thread PassMark and single-thread PassMark, but those margins are small at 1.8% and 2.9% respectively.

For integer-heavy workloads, the AMD processor holds a narrow but consistent lead. Integer math shows AMD at 2.5% ahead, and extended instructions at 17.2% ahead. The extended instructions result is particularly interesting because it suggests AMD handles newer instruction set extensions more efficiently in this comparison. However, the two processors are exactly tied on the prime number finding test, which is often used as a pure integer throughput measurement.

The overall pattern is that AMD dominates the Cinebench family and several memory/compression-oriented PassMark tests, while Intel pulls ahead in physics, floating point, and the aggregate PassMark multi-thread score. The single-thread PassMark result favors Intel, but the Cinebench single-core results favor AMD by a wide margin, which is a notable discrepancy between benchmark suites.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The TDP is 65 watts. This is a desktop processor on AMD Socket AM4. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It uses DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The AMD part supports ECC memory and has PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. It has no integrated graphics. The transistor count is 4,150 million on a 74 mm² die.

The Intel Core i7-13800H is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-H, using a 10 nm process from Intel. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The TDP is 45 watts. This is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1744. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. It does not support ECC memory and has PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. It includes integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The die size is 257 mm², with no transistor count recorded.

The most fundamental difference is the core count: Intel has 14 cores versus AMD's 8, and 20 threads versus 16. However, the AMD processor achieves higher Cinebench scores despite having fewer cores, which points to the efficiency of the Zen 3 architecture and its 7 nm process. The Intel part compensates with higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz) and a larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 512 KB). The L3 cache is larger on the AMD side (32 MB versus 24 MB). The AMD processor has ECC support, which is absent on Intel. The Intel part has integrated graphics, while AMD has none. The PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The Intel part has a higher TDP at 45 watts, but that figure is for a mobile part, and the AMD desktop part is at 65 watts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 as the stronger CPU for multi-threaded rendering and content creation, given its 20.6% lead across every Cinebench test. The consistent margin across R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core, suggests a well-balanced architecture that scales evenly. The AMD part also leads in compression, encryption, extended instructions, and integer math, making it a versatile choice for productivity and data processing workloads. Its higher percentile ranking (85 versus 84) and higher average benchmark score (35802 versus 34988) reinforce this conclusion.

The Intel Core i7-13800H is the better pick for physics simulation and floating point math, where its 42.4% and 21.7% leads are substantial. Its integrated Iris Xe Graphics also makes it a more self-contained solution for mobile systems where a discrete GPU is not always present. The Intel part also has a slight edge in aggregate PassMark multi-thread and single-thread scores, but those margins are small enough to be within run-to-run variance. The fact that Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory could be an advantage in platform flexibility, though the data does not quantify this benefit.

For a desktop workstation or a server-like environment where ECC memory is required, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the clear choice, as the Intel part does not support ECC. For a mobile laptop where power efficiency matters and integrated graphics are needed, the Intel Core i7-13800H would be the logical pick based on its form factor and feature set. The choice ultimately depends on the workload: rendering and general productivity favor AMD, physics and floating point favor Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 22145 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, versus 18358 for the Intel Core i7-13800H, a 20.6% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13800H beat the AMD processor in any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel part wins PassMark physics (1924 versus 1109), floating point math (66579 versus 52105), multi-thread (26545 versus 26054), and single-thread (3543 versus 3442).

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i7-13800H has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-13800H does not support ECC.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i7-13800H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has an average benchmark score of 35802, while the Intel Core i7-13800H has an average score of 34988. The AMD part ranks at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, the Intel part at the 84th.