AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core i7-13700F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and Intel Core i7-13700F occupy opposite ends of the computing spectrum, yet their average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Ryzen AI 7 450 posts an average score of 39485, while the Core i7-13700F reaches 39009, a difference of roughly 1.2%. However, the path to those scores could not be more different: the AMD part is a 28-watt mobile processor with 8 cores, while the Intel part is a 65-watt desktop behemoth with 16 cores. The data shows a complete sweep for Intel in every head-to-head test, but the context of power, form factor, and platform tells a more nuanced story about where each chip belongs.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on benchmark results, the Intel Core i7-13700F wins every single comparison. Out of 15 head-to-head tests, Intel takes all 15. The largest margins come in multi-threaded workloads: Cinebench R23 multicore shows Intel ahead by 42.9%, and Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 16.1% lead. In floating-point math, the Intel chip scores 100422 versus 54447 for the AMD part, a 45.8% advantage. Integer math follows suit with a 37.4% lead. Data compression and encryption also favor Intel heavily, with deltas of 33% and 39.7% respectively. Even in single-threaded tests, where the AMD part should theoretically compete given its higher boost clock, Intel still wins: Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel ahead by 55%, and PassMark single-thread shows a narrower 5.3% lead.

The Ryzen AI 7 450’s only "win" is in the context of efficiency and platform. It is a mobile processor with a 28-watt TDP, designed for laptops, while the Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65-watt TDP. The AMD chip integrates Radeon 860M graphics, whereas the Intel F-series part has no integrated graphics at all. For a thin-and-light laptop, the AMD part is the only viable choice; the Intel chip cannot even be used in that form factor. The data also shows the AMD part holds its own in the overall percentile ranking: it sits at the 87th percentile versus the Intel chip’s 86th, meaning that despite losing every benchmark, the AMD chip is rated slightly higher against all CPUs in the database. This is likely due to its efficiency and mobile positioning.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is stark. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 195 mm². It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache configuration is 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3 total. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. It also supports ECC memory and uses AMD Socket FP8. The chip is part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation, codenamed Gorgon Point, and is built for the mobile segment.

The Intel Core i7-13700F uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a larger die size of 257 mm². It packs 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its cache setup includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a much larger 30 MB shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is listed. It does not support ECC memory. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, is a desktop processor, and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, whereas the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4. The AMD chip’s memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is a notable advantage for integrated graphics performance, but the Intel chip’s larger L3 cache and higher core count drive its benchmark dominance.

FAQ

Q: Why does the Intel Core i7-13700F win every benchmark despite the AMD chip having a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel part has double the cores (16 versus 8) and threads (24 versus 16), plus a significantly larger 30 MB L3 cache versus 8 MB. In single-threaded tests, the Intel chip still leads, with a 55% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core, despite the AMD chip’s 5.10 GHz boost clock versus 5.20 GHz on Intel.

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 be used in a desktop motherboard?

A: No. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile socket, and is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel Core i7-13700F uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13700F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The "F" designation indicates no integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 includes Radeon 860M integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has better memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. No memory bandwidth figure is listed for the Intel Core i7-13700F.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and Intel Core i7-13700F have the multiplier locked, meaning neither is officially unlocked for overclocking.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-13700F does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core i7-13700F |

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

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | None |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2023-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $359 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-13700F dominates the multi-threaded benchmarks. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 32101 against AMD’s 18316, a 42.9% delta. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a similar trend: 3235 versus 2713, a 16.1% lead. The PassMark multithread test has Intel at 38369 versus AMD’s 26350, a 31.3% margin. The trend continues in math workloads: PassMark floating-point math sees Intel at 100422 versus 54447, a 45.8% lead, while integer math is 141370 versus 88531, a 37.4% delta. Data compression is 471838 versus 315906, a 33% win for Intel, and data encryption is 26956 versus 16247, a 39.7% margin.

Single-threaded performance is closer but still favors Intel. PassMark single-thread shows 4121 versus 3901, a 5.3% lead. However, Cinebench R23 single-core shows a massive 55% delta (4532 versus 2038), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 52.9% delta (456 versus 215). The 3DMark tests, which are only listed for Intel, show scaling from 1092 in single-thread to 10716 in max-threads, highlighting the core count advantage. The only benchmark where the AMD chip comes within striking distance is PassMark single-thread, where the 5.3% gap is minimal. Across all 15 tests, Intel’s smallest win is that 5.3% single-thread margin, and its largest is the 55% Cinebench R23 single-core blowout. The AMD chip’s average score of 39485 versus Intel’s 39009 shows that the two are statistically peers overall, but the workload profile is entirely one-sided. The Ryzen AI 7 450’s 87th percentile ranking versus Intel’s 86th suggests that, when accounting for all CPUs, the AMD part is considered marginally better overall, likely due to its efficiency and mobile suitability.