AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H vs Intel Core i7-13650HX Comparison

The Intel Core i7-13650HX and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H are both mobile processors aimed at high-performance laptops, but benchmark data reveals a decisive performance gap between them. In the head-to-head comparison, the Intel part wins all 15 benchmark tests, with no wins recorded for the AMD processor. The average benchmark scores are close at the top level — 33089 for the Intel and 32812 for the AMD — but the per-test deltas show the Intel chip pulling ahead by substantial margins in most workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 24580 against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H’s 12393. That is a 98.3% advantage — nearly double the AMD processor’s output. The single-core variant of the same test is even more lopsided: Intel scores 3470 versus AMD’s 1480, a 134.5% lead. These two results alone define the performance hierarchy, showing that the Intel chip dominates in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded rendering workloads.

Cinebench R15 tells a similar story but with different magnitudes. In the multi-core test, Intel scores 2477 versus AMD’s 2085.5, a more modest 18.8% lead. The single-core R15 test shows a 70.2% gap, with Intel at 349 and AMD at 205.1. The R15 results indicate that the Intel advantage grows as the test becomes more single-threaded, which aligns with the architecture differences discussed later.

PassMark tests provide a wider view of general-purpose compute. In integer math, Intel scores 102929 versus AMD’s 86068, a 19.6% lead. Floating-point math shows a bigger gap: Intel’s 75643 is 56.7% ahead of AMD’s 48276. Prime number finding, a test that heavily stresses branch prediction and integer throughput, shows Intel at 103 versus AMD’s 59, a 74.6% lead. These results suggest the Intel core design is more efficient at both scalar and vector operations.

Data compression and encryption follow the trend. Intel scores 383943 in data compression versus AMD’s 295214, a 30.1% lead. Data encryption shows a 15.9% gap, with Intel at 21649 and AMD at 18681. Extended instructions, which test SIMD and other specialized instruction paths, show Intel at 23146 versus AMD’s 19654, a 17.8% lead.

The multi-threaded PassMark score puts Intel at 30704 versus AMD’s 23417, a 31.1% lead. Physics simulation shows a 59.7% gap, with Intel at 1745 and AMD at 1093. Random string sorting gives Intel a 32.1% edge, 41162 versus 31170. The single-thread PassMark score is the closest contest, with Intel at 3769 and AMD at 3305, a 14% lead.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core i7-13650HX in every benchmark recorded. That means there is no workload category in this dataset where the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H comes out ahead. However, the margin of victory varies enough to identify relative strengths.

The Intel chip’s largest advantages are in single-core and multi-core rendering. The 134.5% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 98.3% in multi-core indicate that Intel’s core architecture has a significant throughput advantage when the workload is either heavily threaded or entirely single-threaded. The 70.2% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core reinforces this — Intel’s per-core performance is substantially higher in this older rendering test.

The AMD processor’s closest result is the PassMark single-thread test, where the delta is only 14%. This suggests that in lightly threaded integer-heavy workloads, the AMD Zen 3+ core is relatively competitive, though still behind. Similarly, the data encryption test shows a 15.9% gap, which is one of the smaller deltas. These smaller gaps hint that AMD’s core is not weak, but it is consistently outpaced by Intel’s newer Raptor Lake design.

For users prioritizing memory bandwidth, the AMD processor lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, a figure not provided for the Intel chip. However, the benchmark results do not include a direct memory bandwidth test, so it is unclear how that specification translates into real-world performance in this dataset.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The Intel Core i7-13650HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H uses Zen 3+ (Rembrandt), built on TSMC’s 6 nm process, with a die size of 208 mm². The smaller process node gives AMD a density advantage on paper, but the benchmark results show that Intel’s larger die delivers more compute performance.

Core counts are a major differentiator. The Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a 6-core and 4-thread advantage for Intel, which explains much of the multi-core benchmark lead. The cache hierarchy also differs: Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. AMD offers 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel’s larger L2 and L3 caches are likely contributors to its higher scores in cache-sensitive tests like data compression and random string sorting.

Clock speeds are another factor. Intel’s base clock is 2.60 GHz with a boost of 4.90 GHz. AMD’s base clock is higher at 3.20 GHz, but its boost is lower at 4.70 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Intel chip supports its single-core performance advantage, while the higher base clock on AMD does not overcome the core count and cache deficits.

Memory support differs as well. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. Intel also supports ECC memory, which AMD does not. PCIe connectivity is another split: Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics are also different, with Intel using UHD Graphics 710 and AMD using Radeon 680M, though no graphics benchmarks are included in the dataset.

The process node, foundry, and die size figures are notable. Intel’s 10 nm process at 257 mm² is larger than AMD’s 6 nm process at 208 mm². The Intel chip also has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the AMD chip is locked. The Intel part was released on 2023-01-03, while the AMD part came earlier on 2022-04-18.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 24580, which is 98.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H’s 12393.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two processors?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows the smallest delta at 14%, with Intel scoring 3769 and AMD scoring 3305.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-13650HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H does not support ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-13650HX does.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth specification for the AMD chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. No memory bandwidth figure is provided for the Intel chip.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-13650HX has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H’s 4.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Intel Core i7-13650HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.60 GHz for Intel and 3.20 GHz for AMD, while boost clocks are 4.90 GHz and 4.70 GHz, respectively. The Intel chip has a TDP of 55, compared to AMD’s 45. Socket types differ: Intel uses BGA 1964, while AMD uses Socket FP7.

Cache configurations are distinct. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Memory support differs, with Intel supporting DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel for both. ECC support is present on Intel but absent on AMD. PCIe generation differs, with Intel at Gen 5 and AMD at Gen 4, both with 20 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 710 on Intel and Radeon 680M on AMD.

The process node is 10 nm for Intel and 6 nm for AMD, with die sizes of 257 mm² and 208 mm², respectively. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part is locked. Release dates are 2023-01-03 for Intel and 2022-04-18 for AMD. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $485. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.