AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core i7-13700T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark average?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T records an average benchmark score of 35403, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222. This puts the Intel part at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 84th percentile for the AMD chip.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T scores 23248 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 45.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350's 16014.5. This is the largest single benchmark margin recorded in the comparison.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 win any benchmarks outright?

A: Yes, the AMD part wins 5 of the 17 head-to-head tests. Its most notable successes are Cinebench R15 multi-core (2477 vs 2343, a 5.4% advantage), Geekbench multi-core (11676 vs 11573, a 0.9% edge), Passmark extended instructions (21678 vs 19306, a 10.9% lead), and Passmark single-thread (3834 vs 3821, a 0.3% margin).

Q: What is the difference in physical configuration between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel Foundry, whereas the AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700, while the AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 includes Radeon 860M. The database does not record any graphics benchmarks for either processor, so no performance comparison is possible from the recorded data.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which is slightly higher than the Intel Core i7-13700T's 4.90 GHz boost. However, the Intel part has a higher single-core score in most recorded tests despite the lower boost clock.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-13700T is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S die, using a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The die size is 257 mm². This is a desktop-class design with a 35 W TDP and an unlocked multiplier, targeting Socket 1700.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Krackan Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². It is a mobile-class part with a 28 W TDP, soldered to AMD Socket FP8, and has a locked multiplier. The generation designation is Ryzen AI 300, which indicates a mixed core layout of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, though the exact core distribution is not specified in the database.

The cache hierarchies differ notably. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core but only 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. This means the Intel processor has significantly more total cache, which is consistent with its higher core count and desktop positioning.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel Core i7-13700T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, and the database records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part. No memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel chip.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Intel processor supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while the AMD processor supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. This reflects the desktop versus mobile design goals: the Intel part has more headroom for high-speed expansion devices, while the AMD part is more power-constrained.

Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both are listed as Active in production status. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700T is the clear victor in heavily multi-threaded, compute-intensive workloads. It wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head tests, including all three Passmark math tests, both Cinebench R23 tests, and the majority of Passmark utility tests. Its 16 cores and 24 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads such as Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it leads by 45.2%, and Passmark floating point math, where it leads by 38.9%. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache likely contributes to its strength in data encryption (26.1% lead) and prime number finding (58.8% lead).

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins in a narrower set of scenarios. Its strongest area is single-thread performance, where it edges out the Intel part in Passmark single-thread (3834 vs 3821, a 0.3% margin). It also wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core despite having half the cores, indicating that its Zen 5 cores are highly efficient per thread. The Geekbench multi-core win (11676 vs 11573, a 0.9% margin) is notable because it shows the AMD part matching or slightly exceeding the Intel chip in a modern multi-core workload despite the core count disadvantage. The extended instructions win (10.9% lead) suggests the AMD architecture has stronger SIMD or specialized instruction execution.

For users running rendering, encryption, compression, or integer-heavy workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700T is the better choice based on the recorded data. For users prioritizing raw single-thread speed, extended instruction performance, or mobile power efficiency, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has specific advantages. The AMD part also benefits from a lower TDP (28 W vs 35 W), which is relevant for thermally constrained mobile designs.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every physical specification. The Intel Core i7-13700T has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.40 GHz for Intel versus 2.00 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD part at 5.00 GHz and the Intel part at 4.90 GHz.

The process node and foundry are different: Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry, while AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC. Die size is 257 mm² for Intel and 195 mm² for AMD. The TDP is 35 W for Intel and 28 W for AMD.

Cache configurations are distinct. Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 30 MB shared L3. AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Memory support differs: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; no bandwidth is recorded for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe support differs: Intel has Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, AMD has Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for Intel and Radeon 860M for AMD.

The socket and market segment differ: Intel is on Socket 1700 for desktop, AMD is on Socket FP8 for mobile. The Intel multiplier is unlocked, while the AMD multiplier is locked. The AMD part has a part number (100-000001601), while the Intel part does not. Release dates differ as well: Intel launched on 2023-01-03, AMD on 2025-01-05.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel victory is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 23248 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350's 16014.5, a 45.2% advantage. This is the single largest delta in the entire comparison. The Intel chip also dominates Cinebench R23 single-core with 3282 versus 1958, a 67.6% lead, which is the second-largest margin recorded.

In Cinebench R15, the results are split. The AMD part wins multi-core with 2477 versus 2343, a 5.4% margin. However, the Intel part wins single-core with 330 versus 294, a 12.2% advantage. This split shows that the AMD chip can outperform in older multi-core benchmarks but loses in single-core tests.

Geekbench results are nearly tied in multi-core: the AMD part scores 11676 against Intel's 11573, a 0.9% win for AMD. In single-core Geekbench, Intel wins with 2490 versus 2164, a 15.1% margin.

The Passmark suite shows a clear Intel bias in most tests. In data compression, Intel scores 327700 versus 304089, a 7.8% lead. Data encryption shows a 26.1% Intel advantage (19230 vs 15244). Extended instructions is one of the few AMD wins: 21678 versus 19306, a 10.9% lead for AMD. Prime number finding is heavily Intel-favored: 127 versus 80, a 58.8% margin. Floating point math gives Intel a 38.9% lead (73928 vs 53230). Integer math is 23.1% in Intel's favor (105397 vs 85651). The multithread test shows a 13.1% Intel lead (28211 vs 24935). Physics is 31.1% Intel-favored (1769 vs 1349). Random string sorting is close, with Intel ahead by 5% (34939 vs 33266).

The single-thread Passmark tests are essentially a tie: the AMD part scores 3834 versus Intel's 3821, a 0.3% margin for AMD. This is the smallest delta in the entire comparison, indicating that in a pure single-thread Passmark workload, the two processors are functionally identical.

Overall, the Intel Core i7-13700T demonstrates a substantial multi-threaded advantage in modern rendering workloads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 holds its own in memory-sensitive or instruction-specific tasks. The benchmark data shows 12 wins for Intel and 5 wins for AMD, with Intel's largest margins being far larger than AMD's largest margins. The AMD wins are mostly narrow, under 6%, except for the extended instructions test at 10.9%. The Intel wins include multiple margins above 20%, including 45.2% and 67.6% in the Cinebench R23 tests.

For a user deciding between these two, the recorded data suggests that the Intel part is the stronger choice for heavily threaded desktop workloads, while the AMD part offers competitive single-thread performance and a more efficient mobile design with a lower TDP and smaller process node.