AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core i7-13700F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Intel Core i7-13700F occupy very different corners of the processor market, yet their aggregate benchmark scores land them within 0.8% of each other. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, however, with the Intel part winning every single head-to-head test in this comparison, while the AMD chip counters with mobility-focused features and a more efficient process node.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700F wins every benchmark in this comparison. Out of 17 head-to-head tests, it takes all 17, with deltas ranging from a modest 8.7% in single-threaded PassMark to a dominant 44.2% in the prime number finding test. The largest victories come in heavily multithreaded and math-intensive workloads, where the Intel part’s extra cores and threads provide a substantial advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS does not win a single benchmark in this dataset. Its wins are not in raw performance but in platform characteristics. It is a mobile processor with integrated Radeon 780M graphics, ECC memory support, and a 45W TDP, making it suitable for compact systems where a discrete GPU and high power draw are impractical. The Intel part, by contrast, has no integrated graphics and a 65W TDP, requiring a separate graphics card.

For practical use, the Intel chip is the pick for rendering, compilation, and any workload that scales across cores. The AMD chip is the pick for a small-form-factor or laptop-style build where its integrated graphics and lower power envelope eliminate the need for a dedicated GPU.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4nm TSMC process, with a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors. It is built on the Hawk Point codename and fits into the AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core i7-13700F uses the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel’s 10nm process, with a larger 257 mm² die and no transistor count listed in the data. It uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 16 cores and 24 threads. This thread advantage is the primary driver of the Intel part’s multicore leads. Cache hierarchies also differ: the AMD part has 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with 30 MB shared L3.

Memory support splits them. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC memory support. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with no listed memory bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe generations also differ, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The clock speeds tell a story of different operating points. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost of 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a much lower base of 2.10 GHz but a slightly higher boost of 5.20 GHz. This higher boost clock contributes to the Intel part’s single-thread wins, despite the lower base frequency.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent 23.5% advantage for the Intel Core i7-13700F across all four tests. In R15 multicore, the Intel part scores 3235 versus 2476 for the AMD chip. In R20 multicore, it is 13482 versus 10317. In R23 multicore, the gap is 32101 versus 24565. Single-core results follow the same pattern, with the Intel part at 456 versus 349 in R15, 1903 versus 1456 in R20, and 4532 versus 3468 in R23.

PassMark results show wider variation. The smallest Intel win is in single-threaded performance, where it scores 4121 against 3762, a delta of 8.7%. The largest win is in find prime numbers, where Intel scores 156 against 87, a 44.2% delta. Floating point math also shows a large gap, with Intel at 100422 versus 58965, a 41.3% delta. Integer math is closer in percentage terms, with Intel at 141370 versus 97625, a 30.9% delta.

Data compression and encryption favor Intel by 27.1% and 24% respectively. The Intel chip scores 471838 in data compression against 343952, and 26956 in data encryption against 20487. Extended instructions show a smaller gap, with Intel at 28295 versus 25434, a 10.1% delta. Random string sorting is also closer, with Intel at 49974 versus 41867, a 16.2% delta. The multithread PassMark test shows Intel at 38369 versus 28572, a 25.5% delta, and physics at 2236 versus 1389, a 37.9% delta.

The aggregate average benchmark scores confirm the head-to-head results. The Intel chip averages 39009, while the AMD chip averages 39325, a difference of 0.8% in favor of AMD in the aggregate. This is the only metric where the AMD part leads, and it is within the noise of the nearest rivals, which include the AMD EPYC 4245P and AMD Ryzen AI 7 450.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-13700F is the faster processor in every benchmark recorded. If raw performance is the only criterion, the choice is the Intel part. It delivers a 23.5% advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore, a 44.2% advantage in prime number finding, and a 41.3% advantage in floating point math. For workloads that stress the CPU, the Intel chip is the better buy.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, however, is not a failed product. It is a different kind of product. Its 45W TDP, integrated Radeon 780M graphics, and ECC memory support make it viable for systems where the Intel part cannot be used without additional hardware. The Intel chip requires a discrete GPU, which adds cost and power consumption. The AMD chip can run a full system on its own.

For a desktop builder who already has a graphics card, the Intel Core i7-13700F is the clear choice based on performance. For a builder who wants a compact or low-power system without a discrete GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the only option that fits the data. The Intel part’s launch MSRP is $359, which can be stated once as a reference point.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700F scores 32101 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 24565. This gives Intel a 23.5% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS win any benchmark in this comparison?

A: No. The data shows the Intel Core i7-13700F winning all 17 head-to-head tests, with no wins recorded for the AMD chip.

Q: What is the main advantage of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS?

A: It is a mobile processor with a 45W TDP, integrated Radeon 780M graphics, and ECC memory support. This makes it suitable for compact systems without a discrete GPU, unlike the Intel part which has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700F has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. This core advantage drives Intel’s multicore wins.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel chip leads in PassMark single-thread with a score of 4121 versus 3762, an 8.7% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 4532 versus 3468, a 23.5% delta.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only with ECC memory, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 and does not support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-13700F has 16 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP is 45W for AMD and 65W for Intel.

The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses the Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes are 4nm for AMD and 10nm for Intel. The AMD die is 178 mm², the Intel die is 257 mm². L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD and 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB shared for AMD and 30 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support: AMD is DDR5 with ECC, Intel is DDR4 and DDR5 without ECC. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, not listed for Intel. PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD chip has integrated Radeon 780M graphics, the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. The AMD part is a mobile segment product, the Intel part is a desktop segment product. Both are active in production and have locked multipliers.