AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core i5-13600T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-13600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 are fundamentally different processors, one a desktop part and one a mobile part, yet the database records 17 direct benchmark comparisons. The results are lopsided: Intel wins 11 tests, AMD wins 6. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

Intel's biggest victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the i5-13600T scores 23571 against AMD's 16014.5, a 47.2% advantage. That is a massive gap for a workload that scales with core count and sustained power delivery. The single-core result in the same suite is even more striking in relative terms: Intel posts 3327 versus AMD's 1958, a 69.9% lead. These two Cinebench R23 numbers are the defining data points of this matchup. The i5-13600T does not merely edge ahead; it dominates the heavily threaded render workload and the lightly threaded one alike.

The Cinebench R15 suite shows a split decision. In multi-core, AMD takes the win with 2477 against Intel's 2375, a 4.1% margin. In single-core, Intel reverses the result with 335 versus 294, a 13.9% lead. This suggests the R15 multi-core test does not tax the Intel part's full thread capacity the way R23 does, or that the AMD chip's Zen 5 cores are more efficient in that specific legacy workload.

Geekbench tells a different story. AMD wins multi-core with 11676 against Intel's 10851, a 7.1% margin. Intel wins single-core with 2385 versus 2164, a 10.2% lead. The Geekbench multi-core result is notable because it contradicts the Cinebench R23 outcome. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, with only 8 cores and 16 threads, outperforms the 14-core, 20-thread Intel part in Geekbench's broader system-level test suite. This indicates that Geekbench's multi-core score rewards memory bandwidth, cache efficiency, or per-core IPC in ways that favor the Zen 5 architecture.

PassMark tests add depth to the comparison. Intel wins data compression with 337893 versus 304089, an 11.1% margin, and data encryption with 19320 versus 15244, a 26.7% margin. Floating point math goes to Intel decisively: 70152 versus 53230, a 31.8% lead. Integer math favors Intel by 12.4%, with scores of 96299 and 85651. Multithreaded PassMark gives Intel a 8.7% win, scoring 27098 against 24935. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 36413 versus 33266, a 9.5% edge. Find prime numbers is close, Intel at 82 versus AMD at 80, a 2.5% margin.

AMD's PassMark wins are narrower. Extended instructions go to AMD: 21678 versus 20651, a 4.7% edge. Physics favors AMD at 1349 versus 1287, a 4.6% margin. Single-thread PassMark gives AMD the win at 3834 versus 3728, a 2.8% lead. This single-thread PassMark result is interesting because it contradicts the Cinebench R23 single-core result, where Intel was ahead by 69.9%. Different instruction mixes and scheduling behaviors produce opposite conclusions depending on the benchmark suite.

The average benchmark scores place Intel slightly ahead overall: 35305 versus 34222. Intel sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while AMD sits at the 84th. Intel's nearest rival by average score is the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287, a 0.0% delta, and the Core i7-12700KF at 35365, a -0.2% delta. AMD's nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220, a 0.0% delta, with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 34260, a -0.1% delta. These proximity values show both chips are tightly clustered with their respective performance peers, but the Intel part clusters slightly higher.

The aggregate data supports a clear verdict. Intel wins the majority of tests, wins the biggest margins, and holds a higher average score. AMD wins a meaningful handful of tests, particularly in Geekbench multi-core and single-thread PassMark, but does not overcome Intel's lead in render workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmarks head-to-head?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T wins 11 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins 6.

Q: Where does Intel have its largest advantage?

A: Intel's largest win is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3327 against AMD's 1958, a 69.9% lead. Its second largest is Cinebench R23 multi-core at 23571 versus 16014.5, a 47.2% margin.

Q: Where does AMD have its largest advantage?

A: AMD's largest win is Geekbench multi-core, scoring 11676 against Intel's 10851, a 7.1% margin. Its next largest is PassMark single-thread at 3834 versus 3728, a 2.8% lead.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: Intel averages 35305 across all recorded benchmarks, while AMD averages 34222. This places Intel at the 85th percentile of all CPUs and AMD at the 84th.

Q: Are the two chips similar in overall performance class?

A: Yes. Intel's average score of 35305 sits within 0.0% of the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287, while AMD's 34222 sits within 0.0% of the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220. Both are mid-pack performers relative to their respective peer groups.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any consistently across different suites?

A: AMD wins Cinebench R15 multi-core, Geekbench multi-core, PassMark extended instructions, PassMark physics, and PassMark single-thread. These wins span different test families, but they are smaller in magnitude than Intel's largest wins.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13600T is the clear choice for heavily threaded workloads that can use its 14 cores and 20 threads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 47.2% advantage, and floating point math shows a 31.8% lead. Data encryption, integer math, and data compression all favor Intel by double-digit margins. Anyone running render jobs, scientific computing workloads, or file compression tasks should look at the Intel part first. The single-core Cinebench R23 result, a 69.9% lead, also positions Intel as the better option for lightly threaded render pipelines that depend on a single dominant performance core.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins where efficiency and specific instruction patterns matter. Its Geekbench multi-core victory, 7.1% ahead, suggests better system-level responsiveness in mixed workloads that combine memory access, cache operations, and short bursts of parallelism. PassMark single-thread gives AMD a 2.8% edge, which could translate to snappier UI interactions in everyday applications. The extended instructions win, 4.7% ahead, and the physics win, 4.6% ahead, round out AMD's profile as a chip that punches above its thread count in select compute tasks.

The use-case split is straightforward for render and math-heavy users. Intel wins there decisively. For users whose workloads match Geekbench-style system benchmarks or PassMark single-thread patterns, AMD offers a viable alternative with a more compact footprint and lower power envelope. The 28-watt TDP of the AMD part versus Intel's 35-watt TDP suggests the mobile chip is designed for sustained operation in thermally constrained chassis, whereas Intel's desktop segment targets a wider range of cooling configurations.

Users running legacy workloads like Cinebench R15 multi-core will find AMD slightly ahead at 2477 versus 2375, but that 4.1% margin is small enough to be noise. The decision should rest on the larger Cinebench R23 gap, which favors Intel overwhelmingly.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification category. Intel offers 14 cores and 20 threads, while AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close: Intel at 1800 MHz and AMD at 2000 MHz. Boost clocks favor AMD at 5.00 GHz versus Intel's 4.80 GHz. The TDP ratings differ, with Intel at 35 watts and AMD at 28 watts.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. Both share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. Intel's L2 is larger at 1.25 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core. The L3 cache is the most dramatic difference: Intel has 24 MB shared, while AMD has only 8 MB. This 3x difference in L3 capacity likely contributes to Intel's strong showing in data compression and encryption tests.

Memory support differs as well. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's bandwidth is not recorded in the database. ECC memory is supported by Intel but not by AMD.

PCIe generations differ: Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: Intel includes UHD Graphics 770, while AMD includes Radeon 860M. The sockets are incompatible: Intel uses Socket 1700, AMD uses Socket FP8. Intel's market segment is desktop, AMD's is mobile. Intel was released on 2023-01-03, AMD on 2025-01-05. Intel has a launch MSRP of $255; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is generational and foundational. Intel's Core i5-13600T uses Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-S, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². AMD's Ryzen AI 7 350 uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Krackan Point, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 195 mm². The process node difference is significant: TSMC's 4 nm is a more advanced node than Intel's 10 nm, which typically enables higher transistor density and better power efficiency. AMD's smaller die area at 195 mm² despite fewer cores and less cache reflects this density advantage.

The core count difference is structural. Intel uses 14 cores and 20 threads, which implies a hybrid layout of performance and efficiency cores, a hallmark of Raptor Lake. AMD uses 8 cores and 16 threads, a uniform configuration under the Zen 5 and Zen 5c mix listed in its generation field. The generation string for AMD reads "Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)", indicating a mix of standard Zen 5 cores and compact Zen 5c cores within the same package.

Cache architecture differs in both capacity and organization. Intel's L2 is 1.25 MB per core, AMD's is 1 MB per core. Intel's L3 is 24 MB shared, AMD's is 8 MB. Intel's larger L3 cache is a key advantage in workloads that benefit from large shared pools of fast memory, such as data compression and encryption. AMD's smaller L3 suggests a design that relies more on memory bandwidth, reflected in its recorded 89.6 GB/s figure, and on the efficiency of the Zen 5 cores.

The integrated graphics differ by vendor and capability class. Intel pairs the CPU with UHD Graphics 770, a desktop-class IGP. AMD pairs the Ryzen AI 7 350 with Radeon 860M, which is part of the Radeon 800M series designed for mobile platforms. The platform positioning also differs: Intel targets desktop Socket 1700 with Gen 5 PCIe lanes, while AMD targets mobile Socket FP8 with Gen 4 PCIe lanes. AMD's memory support for LPDDR5X and lower 28-watt TDP reinforce its mobile intent, while Intel's DDR4 and DDR5 support and higher 35-watt TDP align with a desktop socket that can accommodate larger cooling solutions.

ECC memory support is another architectural difference. Intel supports ECC, which matters for workstation-class reliability. AMD does not support ECC in this configuration, a notable omission for users who require error-correcting memory in compute tasks. The production status for both is listed as active, meaning both are still in production. Intel's launch MSRP is recorded at $255, a single data point that anchors its market position. AMD's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database.