AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core i7-13700K Comparison

The benchmark data is unambiguous. In every recorded head-to-head test, the Intel Core i7-13700K posts a higher score than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. The database records 17 wins for the Intel part and zero for the AMD part. This is not a close contest in raw performance; it is a systematic advantage for the desktop chip across single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized workloads. The margins vary from a near-tie in one legacy test to a commanding 59.8% lead in another, but the direction of the result is consistent throughout.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most significant gap appears in the data encryption test. The Intel Core i7-13700K scores 33,249 in passmark data encryption, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 manages 20,802. That is a 59.8% advantage for Intel, the largest delta recorded in any shared benchmark. The same pattern holds in prime number finding, where Intel leads with 191 versus 122, a 56.6% margin, and in floating point math, where the Intel part scores 114,867 against AMD's 75,153, a 52.8% win.

Multi-core rendering shows a similar story. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 30,745, which is 41% ahead of AMD's 21,812. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 35.2% lead (4,507.5 versus 3,334). Geekbench multi-core is 39.2% in favor of Intel, with scores of 19,429 and 13,957. The PassMark multi-thread test delivers a 39.4% edge (45,887 versus 32,916). These are not marginal differences; they represent a full performance tier between the two processors.

The single-core results are closer but still favor Intel. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 303 and AMD scores 301, a margin of only 0.7%. That is effectively a tie. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads 2,116 to 1,988, a 6.4% advantage. Geekbench single-core shows a larger gap: 2,529 versus 2,084, a 21.4% lead for Intel. PassMark single-thread shows 4,333 versus 3,867, a 12.1% edge. The data indicates that Intel maintains a clear, though variable, single-thread advantage across modern workloads.

Specialized instruction tests also go to Intel. Extended instructions score 36,625 versus 29,269, a 25.1% lead. Integer math is 154,446 versus 121,754, a 26.9% win. Random string sorting shows 62,670 against 44,552, a 40.7% margin. Data compression follows with 595,292 versus 404,918, a 47% advantage. Even the physics test, often a strong area for AMD, falls to Intel: 2,716 versus 1,819, a 49.3% gap. The only benchmark where AMD comes within a rounding error is the legacy Cinebench R15 single-core test, where the 0.7% delta is within normal run-to-run variance.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-13700K wins every workload category in which both chips were tested. There is no benchmark in the head-to-head set where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 takes the lead. The database shows 17 wins for Intel and 0 for AMD. This means that for users prioritizing raw computational throughput, rendering, encryption, compression, or physics simulations, the Intel part is the superior choice according to the measurements.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 does not win a single recorded test, but its smaller deltas in single-core Cinebench R15 (0.7%) suggest that in legacy single-threaded applications, the two chips are effectively equivalent. The Intel part wins by a comfortable margin in every other test, with the largest gaps appearing in encryption (59.8%), prime number finding (56.6%), and floating point math (52.8%). These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from the Intel chip's higher thread count and clock speeds.

For a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, the AMD chip's performance is respectable, but the data does not place it ahead of the desktop Intel part anywhere. Users who need a compact, low-power solution may find the AMD chip adequate, but the benchmark results do not support a performance advantage for it in any shared test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K. It leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core by 41% (30,745 versus 21,812), in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 35.2% (4,507.5 versus 3,334), and in Geekbench multi-core by 39.2% (19,429 versus 13,957).

Q: Is the single-core performance difference significant?

A: Yes, but the margin varies by test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads by 6.4% (2,116 versus 1,988). In Geekbench single-core, the lead is 21.4% (2,529 versus 2,084). In PassMark single-thread, it is 12.1% (4,333 versus 3,867). The only near-tie is Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel leads by just 0.7% (303 versus 301).

Q: How do the two chips compare in data compression and encryption?

A: Intel dominates both. Data compression scores 595,292 versus 404,918, a 47% lead. Data encryption scores 33,249 versus 20,802, a 59.8% lead.

Q: Which chip has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has 16 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The core count differs, but the thread count is identical.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46,881. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an average benchmark score of 46,030. Both are in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every fundamental specification. The Intel Core i7-13700K is a desktop part on the Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is a mobile part on the AMD Socket FP8. The Intel chip has 16 cores and 24 threads; the AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for Intel and 2.00 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 5.10 GHz, respectively. The TDP is drastically different: 125 W for Intel versus 28 W for AMD.

Memory support differs as well. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD chip lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is not recorded for the Intel part. ECC memory is supported by Intel but not by AMD. PCIe lanes also differ: Intel has Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, AMD uses Radeon 890M.

The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, the AMD part does not. The release dates are also distinct, with Intel releasing in 2022 and AMD in 2024. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $409, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The process nodes differ: Intel uses a 10 nm node, AMD uses a 4 nm node. The foundries are different as well, with Intel using its own foundry and AMD using TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is clear. The Intel Core i7-13700K is built on Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-S, and belongs to the Core 13th Gen series. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is built on Zen 5, with the codename Strix Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation. The cache hierarchies differ significantly. Intel has 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. AMD has 16 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. Both share the same 80 KB per core L1 cache size.

The Intel chip uses a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores, which is typical for Raptor Lake. The AMD chip uses a Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration, indicating a mix of full and compact cores. The process node is a key difference: Intel is on 10 nm, while AMD is on 4 nm. The die sizes are close, with Intel at 257 mm² and AMD at 233 mm². The Intel part uses an active production status and has a part number of SRMB8. The AMD part is also active, with part number 100-000001682.

The integrated graphics differ, with Intel offering UHD Graphics 770 and AMD offering Radeon 890M. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the memory types supported are not identical. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The PCIe generation is newer on Intel (Gen 5) versus AMD (Gen 4), and Intel has more lanes (20 versus 16). The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is absent from the Intel data.

The Verdict

The data is decisive. The Intel Core i7-13700K wins every benchmark where both chips were measured. The database records 17 wins for Intel and 0 for AMD. The Intel chip is faster in multi-core rendering by margins from 35.2% to 41%, faster in single-core tests by 0.7% to 21.4%, and faster in specialized workloads like encryption by 59.8% and floating point math by 52.8%. There is no recorded workload where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 takes the lead.

The AMD chip does have a role. Its 28 W TDP and mobile socket make it a candidate for compact, power-constrained systems. Its integrated Radeon 890M graphics and support for LPDDR5X memory suggest a focus on integrated graphics performance and efficiency. But for users who prioritize raw CPU performance, the Intel Core i7-13700K is the clear choice according to the benchmark data. Its higher core count, larger L3 cache, and higher boost clock deliver measurable advantages across all tested categories.

The average benchmark scores are close, with Intel at 46,881 and AMD at 46,030, and both sit in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. But the head-to-head comparison shows a different picture. The Intel chip is not just slightly better; it is substantially better in most tests. The AMD chip is a capable mobile processor, but the Intel chip is the faster one in every recorded comparison. For anyone choosing between these two based on the database results, the verdict is straightforward: the Intel Core i7-13700K is the superior performer.