AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i7-13700H Comparison

The Intel Core i7-13700H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 are both active mobile processors targeting the same performance percentile, yet their benchmark profiles could not be more different. The data shows a clean sweep: the Intel part wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from a razor-thin 0.1% in single-threaded PassMark tests to a massive 83.9% in prime number finding. Despite this, both chips land at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with the Intel part averaging 27355 points and the AMD chip averaging 26936 points. The Intel Core i7-13700H is clearly the performance king, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 holds its ground in specific scenarios, making the choice between them a matter of workload priorities rather than outright capability.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided victories for the Intel Core i7-13700H come in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark’s find prime numbers test, Intel scores 103 versus AMD’s 56, a 83.9% advantage that reflects the raw integer throughput of its 14 cores. Floating point math tells a similar story: 66322 against 39362, a 68.5% lead. The physics simulation benchmark shows a 76.7% gap (1725 vs 976), and data encryption delivers a 70.8% edge (17971 vs 10519). These are not marginal differences; they are generational leaps in multi-threaded capability.

Cinebench results reinforce the pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 15474 versus AMD’s 10590, a 46.1% advantage. The older R15 multi-core test shows a 44.9% gap (2496 vs 1723), while PassMark’s multithread benchmark lands at 45.7% (26399 vs 18115). Integer math follows at 59.1% (92811 vs 58332), and random string sorting is 43% higher (33595 vs 23488). Data compression rounds out the multi-threaded wins with a 42.6% margin (307791 vs 215812).

Single-threaded performance is where the two chips nearly converge. In PassMark’s single thread test, Intel scores 3594 against AMD’s 3591, a negligible 0.1% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 2.8% Intel lead (1856 vs 1806), and R15 single-core is 5.9% apart (269 vs 254). Extended instructions favor Intel by 15.7% (18303 vs 15826), but the everyday single-core experience is effectively identical. This means the Intel part’s dominance comes almost entirely from its core count and thread count, not from superior per-core efficiency.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700H wins every benchmark in this comparison, so the practical question is where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 can still be considered competitive. The answer lies in single-threaded tasks: with a PassMark single thread score of 3591 versus Intel’s 3594, the AMD chip is within 0.1% for everyday applications like web browsing, office productivity, and light content consumption. For users who rarely push all cores simultaneously, the AMD part offers comparable responsiveness.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 also wins on power efficiency by design. Its 28W TDP versus Intel’s 45W TDP suggests it will generate less heat and drain batteries slower, though the data does not include thermal or power draw measurements. The Intel chip, by contrast, is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads: video rendering, 3D modeling, software compilation, and scientific computing all benefit from its 46.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The 83.9% advantage in prime number finding makes it particularly strong for cryptographic or mathematical applications.

For mixed workloads, the Intel part’s 42.6% lead in data compression and 45.7% in multithread performance means file archiving and parallel processing tasks will finish significantly faster. The AMD chip’s only realistic win scenario is light, single-threaded use where its 28W power envelope allows for thinner, cooler laptops with longer battery life. The data does not support any scenario where the AMD chip outperforms Intel in raw speed.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-13700H is built on Raptor Lake architecture, a 10nm process from Intel’s own foundry. It uses a hybrid design with 14 cores and 20 threads, combining performance and efficiency cores to balance speed and power. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, meanwhile, uses Zen 5 architecture on TSMC’s 4nm process, with a 6-core, 12-thread configuration. The process node difference is significant: 4nm is denser and generally more power-efficient than 10nm, which explains AMD’s lower TDP of 28W versus Intel’s 45W.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. AMD also uses 80 KB of L1 per core, but only 1 MB of L2 per core and just 4 MB of total L3 cache. This 6x difference in L3 capacity (24 MB vs 4 MB) is a major factor in Intel’s multi-threaded dominance, as larger shared caches reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data.

Memory support diverges as well. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, while AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. AMD also supports ECC memory, which Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are another split: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while AMD uses the Radeon 840M. The AMD chip’s codename is Gorgon Point, and its generation is listed as Ryzen AI 400 with Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores; Intel’s codename is Raptor Lake-H.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads; AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel’s base clock is 2.40 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz; AMD runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. TDP is a major gap: Intel draws 45W, AMD draws 28W. Intel uses the BGA 1744 socket; AMD uses Socket FP8.

Process node and foundry differ: Intel is on 10nm from Intel, while AMD is on 4nm from TSMC. L2 cache is 2 MB per core for Intel versus 1 MB per core for AMD, and L3 is 24 MB shared versus 4 MB. Memory support: Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X. AMD has ECC support; Intel does not. PCIe: Intel is Gen 5 with 8 lanes, AMD is Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for Intel and Radeon 840M for AMD.

Launch dates and pricing diverge: Intel launched on January 3, 2023 with a launch MSRP of $502; AMD launched on January 4, 2026 with no launch MSRP listed. Intel’s part number is SRMJ1, AMD’s is 100-000001935. Both have locked multipliers and are marked as Active in production. Intel’s average benchmark score is 27355, while AMD’s is 26936, a 419-point gap that places both at the 79th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H wins every multi-threaded benchmark, with a 46.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (15474 vs 10590) and a 45.7% advantage in PassMark multithread (26399 vs 18115).

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 competitive in single-threaded performance?

A: Yes, nearly identical. In PassMark single thread, AMD scores 3591 versus Intel’s 3594, a 0.1% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 2.8% Intel lead (1856 vs 1806).

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two chips?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel leads by 83.9% (103 vs 56). Data encryption is also lopsided at 70.8% (17971 vs 10519).

Q: How do the core counts differ?

A: Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads, while AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. This 8-core, 8-thread advantage is the primary driver of Intel’s multi-threaded wins.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has only 4 MB. Intel also has 2 MB L2 per core versus AMD’s 1 MB.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-13700H does not. AMD also supports LPDDR5X, which Intel does not.