AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i7-13700F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits this comparison into two very different profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins exactly one head-to-head test: Geekbench single-core, with a score of 2253 against 2225 for the Intel Core i7-13700F, a margin of 1.3%. That is a narrow victory, but it is the only test where the AMD part takes the lead.

Everywhere else, the Intel Core i7-13700F dominates. The Intel part wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, and the margins are often large. In multi-threaded workloads, the gap is substantial: Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 32101 versus AMD at 18698, a 41.8% deficit for the Ryzen part. The same pattern appears in PassMark multi-thread (38369 versus 29467, a 23.2% deficit) and Geekbench multi-core (15058 versus 13760, an 8.6% deficit).

For single-threaded performance outside of Geekbench, Intel also leads. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 4532 versus 1992, a 56% gap, and PassMark single-thread shows 4121 versus 3841, a 6.8% gap. The Intel part also wins in every PassMark subtest, from data compression (471838 versus 354510, a 24.9% deficit) to floating point math (100422 versus 62802, a 37.5% deficit).

The use-case split is clear: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is only competitive in one narrow single-core scenario, while the Intel Core i7-13700F is the stronger choice for essentially every measured workload. The data suggests the Intel part is better for rendering, encryption, math-heavy tasks, and general multi-threaded productivity. The AMD part has no meaningful multi-threaded advantage in these results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the codename Strix Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i7-13700F uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel, with the codename Raptor Lake-S, from the Core 13th Gen family.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part has 16 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part has more physical cores and more threads, which explains much of its multi-threaded advantage. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz.

Cache configurations differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 is 2 MB per core. L3 cache is also different: AMD has 16 MB total, while Intel has 30 MB shared. The Intel part has more cache at both the L2 and L3 levels.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. PCIe generations also differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are present only on the AMD part, which includes a Radeon 880M. The Intel Core i7-13700F has no integrated graphics. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8 with a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a TDP of 65 watts. The die sizes are close: 233 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion for most users. The Intel Core i7-13700F is the stronger processor in 16 of 17 benchmark comparisons, often by large margins. For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel part leads by 41.8% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and by 23.2% in PassMark multi-thread. For single-threaded workloads outside of Geekbench, the Intel part also leads, with a 56% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 6.8% advantage in PassMark single-thread.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has one clear win: Geekbench single-core, where it leads by 1.3%. That result indicates a slight edge in that specific test, but it does not translate to other single-threaded benchmarks. The AMD part also has an integrated GPU, which the Intel part lacks, and a much lower TDP of 28 watts versus 65 watts, which matters for mobile or power-constrained systems.

Users who prioritize raw performance in rendering, encryption, math, or general multi-threaded tasks should choose the Intel Core i7-13700F based on these measurements. Users who need integrated graphics, a mobile form factor, or a lower power envelope should consider the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, but they should expect lower benchmark scores in most categories. The average benchmark scores confirm the overall balance: the AMD part scores 40048 against 39009 for the Intel part, a difference of 2.7%, but the head-to-head results show the Intel part winning decisively in the individual tests where it leads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700F has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 better in any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD part wins Geekbench single-core with a score of 2253 versus 2225 for the Intel part, a 1.3% advantage.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The Intel part leads by 41.8% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (32101 versus 18698) and by 23.2% in PassMark multi-thread (38369 versus 29467).

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 includes a Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core i7-13700F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700F supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core i7-13700F comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 4532 against 1992 for AMD, a 56% deficit for the AMD part. That is the biggest percentage gap in the entire comparison. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 41.8% deficit for AMD (32101 versus 18698), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 33.6% deficit (456 versus 303).

PassMark results also favor Intel heavily. Floating point math shows Intel at 100422 versus 62802, a 37.5% deficit. Data encryption shows 26956 versus 18297, a 32.1% deficit. Integer math shows 141370 versus 101831, a 28% deficit. Find prime numbers shows 156 versus 117, a 25% deficit. Data compression shows 471838 versus 354510, a 24.9% deficit.

The smaller margins are still Intel wins. PassMark physics shows 2236 versus 1704, a 23.8% deficit. PassMark multi-thread shows 38369 versus 29467, a 23.2% deficit. Random string sorting shows 49974 versus 39447, a 21.1% deficit. Extended instructions show 28295 versus 25113, an 11.2% deficit. Geekbench multi-core shows 15058 versus 13760, an 8.6% deficit. PassMark single-thread shows 4121 versus 3841, a 6.8% deficit.

The only AMD win is Geekbench single-core: 2253 versus 2225, a 1.3% advantage. That is the sole green mark in an otherwise Intel-dominated table. The data also includes 3DMark scores for the Intel part only: single-thread at 1092, 2 threads at 2178, 4 threads at 4258, 8 threads at 7136, 16 threads at 8994, and max threads at 10716. No comparable 3DMark scores exist for the AMD part in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification. Core count: AMD has 10, Intel has 16. Threads: AMD has 20, Intel has 24. Base clock: AMD is 2.00 GHz, Intel is 2.10 GHz. Boost clock: AMD is 5.00 GHz, Intel is 5.20 GHz. TDP: AMD is 28 watts, Intel is 65 watts.

Cache differs at every level except L1. L1 is 80 KB per core for both. L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 16 MB for AMD versus 30 MB shared for Intel. Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Die size: AMD is 233 mm², Intel is 257 mm².

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 880M, Intel has none. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates: AMD launched on 2024-06-30, Intel launched on 2023-01-03. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $359; the AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database. Both have locked multipliers. ECC memory support is false for both.