AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H vs Intel Core i7-13705H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13705H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also uses a bigger L3 cache at 24 MB shared, versus 16 MB shared on the AMD chip.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13705H leads in Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2258 versus 1480 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, a 52.6% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, Intel posts 3483 against 3305, a 5.4% lead.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13705H takes Cinebench R23 multi-core with 15998 versus 12393 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, a 29.1% margin. However, in the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test, AMD wins decisively at 2085.5 versus 1612, a 22.7% gap.

Q: How do the integrated graphics differ?

A: The Intel Core i7-13705H integrates Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H features Radeon 680M graphics. Both are mobile processors with active production status.

Q: What are the process node and foundry differences?

A: Intel uses a 10 nm process node fabricated at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². AMD uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC with a die size of 208 mm².

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H has an average benchmark score of 32812 and sits at the 83rd percentile, while the Intel Core i7-13705H averages 32076 and sits at the 82nd percentile. The AMD chip is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F in its nearest rival group.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13705H is the clear winner in raw single-core throughput and modern multi-core rendering. Its 52.6% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core over the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is the largest margin in any benchmark, and the 29.1% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core shows that the extra 6 cores and 4 threads translate into substantial rendering headroom. The Intel part also dominates in PassMark physics (1854 versus 1093, a 69.6% gap) and floating-point math (63064 versus 48276, a 30.6% lead), making it the stronger choice for simulation, scientific computing, and any workload that stresses FPU pipelines.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, despite fewer cores, wins in several memory-bound and integer-heavy tasks. It leads in PassMark data compression by 7.3%, data encryption by 12.6%, extended instructions by 19.6%, integer math by a hair (86068 versus 85927), and random string sorting by 6%. These wins suggest that the AMD chip has a more efficient data path for certain integer and cryptographic workloads, likely benefiting from its higher base clock of 3.20 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. The AMD part also wins the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test by 22.7%, indicating that its 8 full-size Zen 3+ cores scale better in that legacy benchmark.

For everyday mixed use, the database shows a near-tie in average benchmark score: AMD leads with 32812 versus 32076 for Intel, a difference of roughly 2.3%. The Intel chip takes 9 benchmark wins and AMD takes 6, but AMD's wins come in workloads that are often more representative of real-world office and security tasks.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-13705H is built on Raptor Lake-H architecture, which is a hybrid design combining performance and efficiency cores. It uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The core configuration features 14 cores with 20 threads, indicating a mix of 6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. Each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU only.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is based on Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt codename. It uses a much smaller 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². All 8 cores are full-size Zen 3+ cores with 16 threads, and each core gets 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 cache, with 16 MB of shared L3. Memory support is limited to DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU only.

The foundry difference is significant: Intel fabricates its own chip at 10 nm, while AMD relies on TSMC's 6 nm node. The smaller node gives AMD a die-size advantage (208 mm² versus 257 mm²) despite having fewer cores, suggesting denser logic. The Intel part compensates with a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, and a larger L3 cache. Both processors lack ECC memory support and have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. Intel offers 14 cores and 20 threads, while AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.40 GHz for Intel versus 3.20 GHz for AMD, but boost clocks are 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The process node is 10 nm for Intel and 6 nm for AMD, with die sizes of 257 mm² and 208 mm² respectively.

Cache hierarchies are distinct: Intel uses 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core with 24 MB shared L3, while AMD uses 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core with 16 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: Intel accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, AMD only DDR5. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while Intel does not provide a figure in the database. PCIe generation and lane counts also diverge: Intel supports Gen 5 with 8 lanes, AMD supports Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics are different: Intel has Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, AMD has Radeon 680M. Sockets are Intel BGA 1744 versus AMD Socket FP7. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $502, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Both use dual-channel memory buses, both are mobile segments, both are active in production, and both have release dates in early 2023 and mid-2022 respectively (Intel on 2023-01-03, AMD on 2022-04-18).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for Intel comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core i7-13705H scores 2258 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H's 1480, a 52.6% advantage. This indicates a massive IPC and clock-speed edge in lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark find-prime-numbers test shows Intel at 116 versus AMD's 59, a 96.6% lead, which is the most extreme delta in the entire comparison. PassMark physics also swings heavily toward Intel at 1854 versus 1093, a 69.6% gap, and floating-point math follows at 63064 versus 48276, a 30.6% lead. PassMark multithread gives Intel a narrower 4.5% edge (24460 versus 23417), and single-thread tests show Intel ahead by 5.4% (3483 versus 3305).

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H has its biggest win in Cinebench R15 multi-core, scoring 2085.5 versus 1612 for Intel, a 22.7% margin. This is a reversal from the newer R23 multi-core test, suggesting that AMD's architecture scales better in older benchmark versions. PassMark extended instructions show AMD at 19654 versus 15810, a 19.6% lead, and data encryption goes to AMD at 18681 versus 16324, a 12.6% margin. Data compression favors AMD at 295214 versus 273720, a 7.3% edge, and random string sorting goes to AMD at 31170 versus 29285, a 6% lead. Integer math is essentially tied, with AMD at 86068 versus 85927 for Intel, a 0.2% difference.

The wins A/B split is 9 for Intel and 6 for AMD. Intel's wins are concentrated in single-core, floating-point, and physics workloads, while AMD's wins are in integer, encryption, compression, and the legacy R15 multi-core test. The average benchmark scores put AMD slightly ahead (32812 versus 32076), and AMD's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, is only 0.2% behind it, while Intel's closest competitor, the Intel Core i5-14450HX, is 0.1% ahead. This places both CPUs in a tight cluster of upper-midrange mobile processors, with Intel offering higher peak performance in modern rendering and AMD offering broader efficiency in data-centric tasks.