AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core i9-13950HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in the head-to-head comparison: the Intel Core i9-13950HX takes 9 of the 11 shared PassMark workloads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G claims only 2. The most decisive Intel victories come in compute-heavy tasks. In floating point math, the Intel part scores 105,553 against AMD's 45,711, a margin of 130.9%. Integer math is similarly lopsided: Intel records 147,091 versus 71,251, a 106.4% advantage. Prime number finding shows a 125.6% gap (203 to 90), and data encryption shows Intel ahead by 126.8% (30,805 versus 13,585).

The multi-threaded PassMark score reinforces the pattern. Intel posts 41,614, while AMD manages 23,487, a 77.2% difference. Physics computation follows the same trend, with Intel at 2,668 and AMD at 1,329, a 100.8% lead. Data compression sees Intel at 510,258 versus AMD's 292,735, a 74.3% edge. Random string sorting shows an 84.1% gap (57,274 versus 31,106). Extended instruction workloads give Intel a 44.2% lead (29,779 versus 20,648).

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G's only wins come in single-threaded PassMark tests. It records 4,060 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 3,899 in both. That is a 4% advantage for AMD, a small but consistent edge in lightly threaded work. The database shows no other AMD victories across the shared test suite.

Looking at broader context, the Intel part sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 44,342. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (avg 44,309, 0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-13600 (avg 44,240, 0.2% behind), and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (avg 44,466, 0.3% ahead). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, despite losing most head-to-head tests, lands at the 89th percentile with an average score of 46,187. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HX (avg 46,098, 0.2% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (avg 46,062, 0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (avg 46,030, 0.3% behind). So the AMD part actually holds a higher average score than the Intel part in this comparison, driven by its single-thread performance and the weighting of the overall benchmark average.

Architecture Differences

The Core i9-13950HX is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-HX architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It runs on the Intel BGA 1964 socket and belongs to the Core 13th Gen series. The Ryzen AI 5 440G, by contrast, is a 6-core, 12-thread chip using the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid layout, fabricated by TSMC at 4 nm with a 195 mm² die. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD chip lists 2.00 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both chips share 80 KB of L1 per core. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3, while the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and only 8 MB of L3. The Intel part also has a 55 W TDP, whereas the AMD part carries a 65 W TDP. Memory support diverges: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, while AMD supports only DDR5 dual-channel, and the database records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s for the AMD chip. The Intel chip uses Gen 5 PCIe with 20 CPU lanes; the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory. Integrated graphics differ as well: Intel pairs with UHD Graphics 770, AMD with Radeon 840M.

The Intel part was released on 2023-01-03, while the AMD part has a release date of 2026-02-28. Intel lists a launch MSRP of $590; no launch MSRP is recorded for AMD. Both have unlocked multipliers. The Intel part number is SRMEB; the AMD part number is 100-000001918. The Intel chip targets the mobile segment, while the AMD chip targets the desktop segment, even though both are active in production.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-13950HX dominates every multi-threaded and parallel workload in the shared test suite. If the task involves heavy computation across many cores, the data points squarely to Intel. The multi-thread PassMark score of 41,614 versus 23,487 shows a 77.2% advantage, and the physics test, which often scales with core count and memory throughput, shows a 100.8% lead. Data compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, prime number finding, and extended instructions all favor Intel by margins ranging from 44.2% to 130.9%. This makes the Intel chip the clear pick for rendering, video encoding, scientific simulation, and any workload that can use 24 cores and 32 threads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins only the single-threaded PassMark tests, with a 4% advantage (4,060 versus 3,899). That edge is modest but real. For applications that rely on a single core, such as older games, lightly threaded productivity tools, or interactive scripting, the AMD chip has a slight edge. The AMD part also posts a higher average benchmark score (46,187 versus 44,342) and sits at the 89th percentile versus Intel's 88th, indicating that its overall benchmark profile, when weighted across all recorded tests, is slightly stronger despite losing the head-to-head suite. That suggests the AMD chip may excel in mixed or lightly threaded daily use, while the Intel chip is purpose-built for sustained parallel throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core i9-13950HX wins 9 of the 11 shared PassMark workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins only 2, both being the single-threaded PassMark tests.

Q: How large is Intel's lead in multi-threaded PassMark performance?

A: Intel scores 41,614 versus AMD's 23,487, a 77.2% advantage in the passmark_multithread test.

Q: Does the AMD chip have any advantage in the recorded data?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G leads in single-threaded PassMark tests by 4% (4,060 versus 3,899). It also has a higher average benchmark score of 46,187 compared to Intel's 44,342, and a higher percentile ranking at 89 versus 88.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-13950HX has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 8 MB of L3.

Q: Which chip supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: Only the Intel Core i9-13950HX supports PCIe Gen 5, with 20 CPU lanes. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

Q: What are the launch dates for these processors?

A: The Intel Core i9-13950HX launched on 2023-01-03. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a release date of 2026-02-28.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i9-13950HX | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G |

|-------|----------------------|---------------------|

| Cores | 24 | 6 |

| Threads | 32 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1964 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-HX | Gorgon Point |

| Generation | Core i9 (Raptor Lake-HX) | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 195 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 8 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 840M |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2026-02-28 |

| Launch MSRP | $590 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SRMEB | 100-000001918 |

The Verdict

The data directs a straightforward choice based on workload. The Intel Core i9-13950HX is the processor for parallel compute. Its 24 cores, 32 threads, 36 MB of L3, and 5.50 GHz boost clock produce decisive wins in every multi-threaded benchmark recorded, with margins as high as 130.9% in floating point math and 126.8% in data encryption. Any user running rendering, code compilation, data processing, or scientific workloads should select the Intel part based on these measurements.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the pick for single-threaded responsiveness and overall benchmark average. It wins the single-thread PassMark tests by 4%, and its average benchmark score of 46,187 exceeds Intel's 44,342. It also holds a higher percentile (89 versus 88) and a newer process node (4 nm versus 10 nm) with a smaller die (195 mm² versus 257 mm²). For desktop users whose daily tasks are lightly threaded, the AMD chip offers a small but measurable edge in per-core performance, while also supporting DDR5 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Neither chip dominates across every metric. The Intel part is overwhelmingly faster in parallel workloads, but the AMD part counters with superior single-thread speed and a better overall average score. The choice hinges on whether the workload scales with cores or relies on single-thread speed. For multi-threaded throughput, the recorded data favors Intel without ambiguity. For single-thread agility, the data favors AMD.