AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS vs Intel Core i7-13700TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-13700TE takes 4. For most everyday productivity, encryption, compression, and integer-heavy tasks, the AMD chip is the clear choice. For single-threaded Cinebench performance and certain floating-point or prime-number workloads, the Intel part leads. The Ryzen 9 7940HS also holds a slim average benchmark score advantage: 31593 versus 31028 for the Core i7-13700TE, a difference of roughly 1.8 percent. Both processors sit at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy the same overall performance tier, but their strengths are distributed very differently.

Users who prioritize multi-core throughput in older Cinebench versions, data compression, encryption, and extended instruction sets should select the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS. Its 50 percent lead in data compression and 45.1 percent lead in data encryption are substantial. Conversely, anyone whose primary workloads rely on Cinebench R23 scores, especially single-core results, should favor the Intel Core i7-13700TE, which posts a 32.2 percent higher single-core score and a 10.6 percent higher multi-core score in that specific benchmark. The Intel chip also wins in floating-point math and prime number finding. The choice is not about which CPU is universally faster; it is about matching the workload to the processor.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is a mobile-focused processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process, with a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors. It uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename. The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a desktop-class Raptor Lake-S part manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a larger 257 mm² die. AMD integrates 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel scales to 16 cores and 24 threads. The core count difference is significant, yet the AMD chip still manages to win the majority of tests.

Cache hierarchies differ markedly. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel offers 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a larger 30 MB shared L3. Despite Intel's larger cache pool, the AMD part wins most cache-sensitive workloads in the recorded data. The i7-13700TE also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ryzen 9 7940HS supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip has a stated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Ryzen 9 7940HS with the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Process node, foundry, die size, and transistor count all favor the AMD design on paper, but the Intel part compensates with more cores and threads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 27480 against the Intel's 13750, a 99.9 percent advantage. That is effectively double the throughput. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 365352 versus 243565, a 50 percent lead. Random string sorting shows a 55.2 percent advantage for AMD (42386 versus 27307), and data encryption posts a 45.1 percent lead (21777 versus 15006). In PassMark multi-thread, AMD leads 30098 versus 22754, a 32.3 percent margin. Single-thread performance in PassMark also goes to AMD, with 3878 versus 3422, a 13.3 percent advantage.

Cinebench R15 results favor AMD as well. In multi-core, the Ryzen 9 7940HS scores 2656 against the Intel's 1884, a 41 percent lead. Single-core R15 goes to AMD by 6.8 percent (283 versus 265). Integer math shows a narrower AMD win: 103044 versus 97911, a 5.2 percent difference. Physics also lands with AMD at 1450 versus 1368, a 6 percent edge.

The Intel Core i7-13700TE takes its biggest win in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2639 against AMD's 1790, a 32.2 percent advantage. That is a decisive single-threaded victory in that specific test. Cinebench R23 multi-core also goes to Intel: 18698 versus 16713, a 10.6 percent lead. Floating-point math favors Intel by 5.3 percent (66421 versus 62897), and finding prime numbers goes to Intel by 8.9 percent (101 versus 92). These four wins show Intel's strengths lie in specific computational patterns, particularly those that leverage its higher core count and larger cache in newer Cinebench versions.

Notably, the AMD chip wins 11 tests despite having half the cores and fewer threads. The Zen 4 architecture and higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz (versus 4.80 GHz for Intel) appear to drive much of that advantage. The Intel part's base clock is recorded as 1100.00 MHz, which is unusually low and likely reflects a power-limited configuration, while the AMD base clock sits at 4.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification category. AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses 8 cores and 16 threads; Intel Core i7-13700TE uses 16 cores and 24 threads. AMD has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz; Intel has a base clock of 1100.00 MHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Both are rated at 35 W TDP, but the architecture and process differences are stark: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC with 25,000 million transistors and a 178 mm² die; Intel uses 10 nm with no recorded transistor count and a 257 mm² die.

Cache sizes diverge per core and at the shared level. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD accepts only DDR5, while Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel buses, but AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel has none listed. ECC memory is supported on AMD only. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M on AMD versus UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. The AMD part is marked for the mobile segment, while the Intel part is marked for desktop. The Intel chip has a release date of 2023-01-03, while the AMD chip has no recorded release date. Neither has a launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE wins with a score of 18698, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS at 16713, giving Intel a 10.6 percent advantage.

Q: Which processor dominates data compression workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS scores 365352 in PassMark data compression, versus 243565 for the Intel Core i7-13700TE, a 50 percent lead.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i7-13700TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-13700TE does not.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has an average benchmark score of 31593, and the Intel Core i7-13700TE has an average benchmark score of 31028.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is the winner for anyone running data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, integer math, random string sorting, and multi-threaded PassMark workloads. Its 50 percent lead in compression and 45.1 percent lead in encryption are decisive. It also wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 41 percent and in PassMark multi-thread by 32.3 percent. For users dealing with large datasets, compression pipelines, encryption tasks, or general productivity that relies on integer operations, the AMD part is the stronger choice. Its single-thread PassMark lead of 13.3 percent also suggests better responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is the pick for workloads that follow its specific winning patterns. Cinebench R23 single-core is its standout result, with a 32.2 percent advantage, making it the better option for applications that are heavily dependent on that benchmark's rendering model. It also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 10.6 percent, so users who rely on the latest Cinebench version for rendering tasks should choose Intel. Floating-point math and prime number finding go to Intel as well, making it the better fit for scientific simulations, financial modeling, or any workload that stresses FPU throughput. The Intel chip also holds the advantage in total core count, which may benefit highly parallel workloads that can scale beyond 16 threads, despite the AMD chip's higher per-core efficiency in many tests.

The recorded data does not support a universal recommendation. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS wins more tests overall and holds the higher average score, but the Intel Core i7-13700TE wins in the specific areas where its architecture excels. The 82nd percentile ranking for both chips confirms they are peers in overall performance, but the distribution of wins shows they serve different masters. Choose AMD for compression, encryption, and integer-heavy work. Choose Intel for Cinebench R23 rendering, floating-point math, and prime number computation.