AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core i7-13700 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core i7-13700 wins every single head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database, taking all 11 comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 does not register a single victory in any of the tested workloads.

This is not a close contest in any category. The Intel part leads by double-digit margins in every metric except single-thread performance. The narrowest gap is in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Intel Core i7-13700 scores 4101 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's 3757, a difference of 8.4%. Every other benchmark shows a gap of at least 37%.

The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. In floating point math, the Intel chip scores 97723 versus 41114 for the AMD part, a 57.9% deficit. Integer math shows a similar pattern: 138974 for Intel against 60879 for AMD, a 56.2% gap. Prime number finding, a classic CPU stress test, shows Intel at 147 versus AMD at 57, a 61.2% difference.

The Intel Core i7-13700 also dominates in multithreaded throughput. Its PassMark multithread score of 36387 is 47.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's 19091. Physics simulation follows the same trend, with Intel at 2053 and AMD at 995, a 51.5% gap. Data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins between 37.1% and 56.1%.

The AMD processor's strengths, if any, do not appear in this specific benchmark set. Its average benchmark score of 37762 is actually slightly higher than the Intel part's 37135, but this reflects the different benchmark suites each processor was tested with rather than direct competitiveness. In the direct head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core i7-13700 is the clear winner across the board.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is a mobile processor in the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, featuring a hybrid arrangement of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i7-13700 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-S, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It belongs to the 13th generation Core i7 family and targets desktop systems.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 16 cores and 24 threads. This more than doubles the core count and explains much of the multithreaded performance gap. The Intel processor uses a hybrid core design typical of Raptor Lake, combining performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not break down the exact core mix.

Cache hierarchy also differs. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core on the AMD side, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache shows a significant difference: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i7-13700 has 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This sevenfold difference in last-level cache likely contributes to the Intel part's advantage in memory-sensitive workloads.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel access, delivering a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCI Express connectivity differs by generation. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. This gives the Intel processor a more advanced PCIe implementation. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770.

The socket and market positioning separate these parts clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses AMD Socket FP8 and is a mobile processor. The Intel Core i7-13700 uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop processor. Power consumption figures reflect this: the AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel chip also has a larger die size at 257 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700 has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Core i7-13700 scores 4101, which is 8.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's 3757.

Q: How much larger is the Intel part's L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700 has 30 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 4 MB. The Intel chip's L2 cache is also larger at 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: Only the Intel Core i7-13700 supports PCIe Gen 5, with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i7-13700 has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD part is designed for mobile systems, while the Intel part is a desktop processor.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700 boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 boosts to 4.50 GHz. Base clocks are closer: 2.10 GHz for Intel and 2.00 GHz for AMD.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear separation between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i7-13700 has 16 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are nearly identical at 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ more: 4.50 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel.

TDP figures reflect their different market segments. The AMD mobile part draws 28 watts, while the Intel desktop part draws 65 watts. Sockets differ as expected: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture, while the Intel part uses Raptor Lake. Process nodes differ: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD, 10 nm at Intel for the Intel chip.

Cache specifications show the largest specification gap. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core for AMD, 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD versus 30 MB shared for Intel. Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but AMD adds LPDDR5X while Intel adds DDR4. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support is present on both.

PCIe implementation differs by generation and lane count. The AMD part offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M on AMD, UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. The AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is desktop. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, and a die size of 257 mm²; the AMD part has no recorded die size or launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i7-13700 across all 11 recorded comparisons. The largest margin is in prime number finding, where Intel scores 147 against AMD's 57, a 61.2% advantage. Floating point math shows Intel at 97723 and AMD at 41114, a 57.9% gap. Integer math follows at 138974 versus 60879, a 56.2% difference. Data encryption shows Intel at 25653 and AMD at 11267, a 56.1% gap.

Multithreaded workloads consistently favor Intel by roughly half. The PassMark multithread score is 36387 for Intel and 19091 for AMD, a 47.5% difference. Physics simulation shows Intel at 2053 and AMD at 995, a 51.5% gap. Data compression gives Intel 443900 against AMD's 232803, a 47.6% margin. Random string sorting shows Intel at 46418 and AMD at 24936, a 46.3% gap. Extended instructions favor Intel at 26578 versus 16724, a 37.1% margin.

The closest contest is single-thread performance. The PassMark single-thread test records Intel at 4101 and AMD at 3757, an 8.4% gap. This is the only benchmark where the AMD part comes within single digits of the Intel chip. Even so, the Intel Core i7-13700 wins this category as well.

The database also records Cinebench and Geekbench results for the Intel part, but no corresponding scores for the AMD processor in those tests. The Intel chip scores 25369 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 2008.5 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, 17025 in Geekbench multicore, and 2329 in Geekbench singlecore. These scores cannot be directly compared because the AMD part lacks matching entries in the head-to-head table.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core i7-13700 outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 in every recorded benchmark. The Intel part wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from 8.4% in single-thread performance to 61.2% in prime number finding. Multithreaded workloads consistently favor Intel by margins around 47% to 58%.

The core count difference explains much of this gap. The Intel chip has 16 cores and 24 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD part. The Intel chip also has substantially more cache: 30 MB of L3 versus 4 MB, and 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB. Higher boost clocks on the Intel part, 5.20 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, add to its advantage.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 does have merits in the database, but they are not performance-related in these benchmarks. It is a mobile processor with a 28 watt TDP, making it suitable for power-constrained systems. It uses a more advanced 4 nm process at TSMC and supports LPDDR5X memory. Its average benchmark score of 37762 is slightly higher than the Intel part's 37135, but this reflects different test suites rather than competitive performance.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance, the Intel Core i7-13700 is the choice from this data. It leads in every category tested. For users prioritizing mobile efficiency, lower power draw, and a smaller physical footprint, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 offers an alternative, but the benchmark record shows no workload where it beats the Intel part. The verdict is clear: the Intel Core i7-13700 dominates this comparison on every measured axis.