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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Both parts expose the same thread count, but Intel does it with more physical cores.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF leads in every recorded single-thread test. In Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 5464 versus 1988 for the AMD part, a 174.8% advantage. Even in the closest single-thread test, PassMark single-thread, Intel wins 4336 to 3867, a 12.1% margin.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 boosts to 5.10 GHz. Intel also has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: Are these processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both sit at the 89th percentile versus all CPUs in the database. However, their average benchmark scores differ: the Intel part averages 47330, while the AMD part averages 46030.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD chip also lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; Intel's bandwidth figure is not recorded.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Radeon 890M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i7-13700KF has no integrated graphics listed, which is expected for a KF-series desktop part.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is built on Raptor Lake-S architecture, the 13th Gen desktop core design, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 233 mm². These are fundamentally different designs: one is a high-power desktop chip, the other is a mobile-focused part.

The core configurations differ significantly. Intel uses 16 cores and 24 threads, which implies a hybrid arrangement common to Raptor Lake, combining performance and efficiency cores. AMD uses 12 cores and 24 threads, which aligns with the Ryzen AI 300 generation's Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid layout. Both processors present 24 threads to the operating system, but the physical core counts differ by four.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. The Intel part carries 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 30 MB L3 cache. The AMD part also has 80 KB of L1 per core but only 1 MB of L2 per core and a smaller 16 MB shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on Intel gives it a clear structural advantage in workloads that benefit from large shared pools of fast memory.

Memory support diverges as well. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, which gives builders flexibility with older or newer memory kits. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, and lists an 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth figure. Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Platform integration differs sharply. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket, and provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier and is listed with the part number SRMB9, while the AMD part has a locked multiplier and part number 100-000001682.

ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD chip. The Intel part also lists a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon 890M graphics, which is a major architectural differentiator, since the Intel KF variant ships without integrated graphics.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-13700KF wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 does not win a single recorded test. This makes the use-case split less about which chip wins and more about what each platform is designed to do.

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP, an unlocked multiplier, and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It is built for maximum throughput in desktop workloads, and the benchmark results reflect that: it leads in every multithreaded and single-threaded test in the database. The largest victories come in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 38704 versus 21812, a 77.4% lead, and Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 5464 versus 1988, a 174.8% lead.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, integrated Radeon 890M graphics, and support for LPDDR5X memory. It is designed for laptops where power efficiency and integrated graphics matter more than raw CPU throughput. The data does not show it winning any CPU benchmark in this comparison, but its platform characteristics point to a different use case: compact, battery-conscious systems where the CPU and GPU live on the same die.

The database's nearest rivals for each chip confirm their positioning. The Intel part sits alongside desktop and workstation chips like the Intel Core i9-12900F and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, with average scores within 0.4% of its 47330 average. The AMD part sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and AMD EPYC 4364P, with average scores within 0.2% of its 46030 average. Neither chip's rival list includes the other, which suggests they are not targeting the same systems at all.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-13700KF | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 |

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

| Cores | 16 | 12 |

| Threads | 24 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-S | Strix Point |

| Process node | 10 nm (Intel) | 4 nm (TSMC) |

| Die size | 257 mm² | 233 mm² |

| L2 cache | 2 MB per core | 32 MB total |

| L3 cache | 30 MB shared | 16 MB |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory support | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 16 Lanes |

| Base clock | 3.40 | DDR4, DDR5, Gen 5, 20 Lanes | N/A |

| Integrated graphics | None | Radeon 890M |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP field present | $384 | None |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

The table above lists the fields where the two processors differ. The Intel chip has more L2 cache per core, a larger shared L3, a higher base and boost clock, a much higher TDP, a desktop socket, Intel's foundry, ECC support, and an unlocked multiplier, a launch MSRP of $384, and a 16-core / 24-thread configuration with PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The AMD chip has a 12-core / 24-thread configuration with PCIe Gen 4 lanes, TSMC's 4 nm process, a smaller die, a 28 W TDP, a mobile socket, LPDDR5X memory support, a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, no ECC support, integrated graphics, and no launch MSRP listed. The L1 cache is the same at 80 KB per core.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core i7-13700KF, but the margins vary enormously by workload. The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where Intel scores 5464 against AMD's 1988, a 174.8% advantage. This is not a small lead; it suggests that the Intel core design has a massive per-thread performance edge in this particular rendering workload. The opposite end of the scale is PassMark single-thread, where Intel wins 4336 to 3867, a modest 12.1% lead. That test is the closest recorded result between the two processors.

In multithreaded rendering, the Intel chip is dominant. Cinebench R23 multicore shows Intel at 38704 versus AMD at 21812, a 77.4% lead. Cinebench R15 multicore is closer but still decisive: 3901 versus 3334, a 17% margin. Geekbench multicore lands in between, with Intel at 18258 and AMD at 13957, a 30.8% lead. These results indicate that the Intel part sustains its advantage across different multithreaded workloads, not just one.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel chip stretches its lead. Data compression goes to Intel at 596493 versus 404918, a 47.3% margin. Data encryption shows an even bigger gap at 33314 versus 20802, a 60.1% lead. Floating point math is nearly as lopsided: 114997 versus 75153, a 53% lead. Integer math is closer at 154507 versus 121754, a 26.9% margin. Physics simulation also favors Intel strongly, 2650 versus 1819, a 45.7% lead. Random string sorting goes to Intel 62726 versus 44552, a 40.8% margin. Extended instructions show a 25.4% lead at 36700 versus 29269. Prime number finding is another big win for Intel at 186 versus 122, a 52.5% lead.

Geekbench singlecore is the second-closest result: Intel at 2435 versus AMD at 2084, a 16.8% lead. That is a meaningful gap, but it is far smaller than the Cinebench singlecore margin. The recorded data shows that Intel wins every test, with margins ranging from 12.1% to 174.8%. The AMD part's best showing relative to Intel is in PassMark single-thread, where it trails by just over twelve percent.

The Verdict

The benchmark data in the database gives a one-sided picture: the Intel Core i7-13700KF wins all 17 head-to-head tests, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins none. The average benchmark scores confirm the pattern, with Intel at 47330 and AMD at 46030. Both chips sit at the 89th percentile versus all CPUs, but that percentile masks the large per-test gaps.

Who should pick the Intel Core i7-13700KF? Anyone building a desktop system that prioritizes raw CPU throughput. The data shows it leading by 77.4% in Cinebench R23 multicore, 30.8% in Geekbench multicore, and 39.2% in PassMark multithread. It also has the higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz, more L3 cache at 30 MB, ECC memory support, and an unlocked multiplier. The launch MSRP of $384 is the only price anchor, and the platform is built around a desktop socket with PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Who should pick the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375? The data does not support choosing it for CPU performance in this comparison. But the recorded specifications show a different design intent: a 28 W TDP, a mobile socket, integrated Radeon 890M graphics, and LPDDR5X memory support. This is a chip for laptops where the integrated GPU and power budget matter. The 4 nm TSMC process and smaller die size also indicate a focus on efficiency rather than raw throughput. If the workload is CPU-bound and the system is a desktop, the Intel part is the clear choice from the numbers. If the system is a thin laptop that needs integrated graphics, the AMD part is the only one of the two that fits that physical form factor at all.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Intel Core i7-13700KF is the faster processor in every benchmark in this comparison, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the mobile-oriented alternative that trades CPU performance for platform flexibility and integrated graphics.