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

The Intel Core i7-13700KF and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 sit at nearly identical average benchmark scores, but that parity masks a decisive performance split. The Intel part wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the data, 17 to 0, with margins ranging from 10.8% to 57.2%. The AMD chip matches it only in overall percentile ranking, with both landing at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The average score difference is razor-thin — 47,330 for Intel versus 47,022 for AMD — but the underlying workload results reveal two very different performance profiles. This is not a close contest disguised as one; it is a desktop part that outruns a mobile part in every measured category, with the only real question being how much the AMD chip's efficiency and integrated graphics matter for a specific use case.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700KF wins everywhere in the benchmark suite, with no exceptions. Its largest advantages come in compute-heavy tasks: passmark_data_encryption shows a 57.2% lead, passmark_floating_point_math is 54.1% ahead, and passmark_find_prime_numbers is 48.8% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has zero benchmark wins across the 17 head-to-head comparisons. That means the use-case split is not about which chip wins a given task, but rather about which tasks are close enough for the AMD's other attributes to matter. The closest contest is passmark_single_thread, where Intel leads by just 10.8% (4,336 versus 3,914), suggesting that for lightly threaded workloads, the gap narrows considerably. For anything multithreaded, the Intel part's 16 cores and 24 threads overwhelm the AMD's 12 cores, even though both have 24 threads. The AMD's 28-watt TDP and mobile Socket FP8 design point to a different intended environment, but the benchmark data does not show a single area where it outpaces the desktop chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. Intel's Core i7-13700KF is a Raptor Lake-S desktop part built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a 257 mm² die. It features 16 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 3.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 125-watt TDP. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is a Zen 5 mobile part from the Strix Point family, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a 233 mm² die. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a much lower 28-watt TDP. The cache layouts differ substantially: Intel provides 2 MB of L2 per core and 30 MB of shared L3, while AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. Memory support diverges — Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with the AMD listing an 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth figure. Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The AMD part includes integrated Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics. Intel's multiplier is unlocked, AMD's is not. The Intel part is a desktop segment chip with an Intel Socket 1700, while AMD uses AMD Socket FP8 for mobile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are remarkably consistent across versions, with Intel winning every multicore and single-core test by nearly the same margin. In Cinebench R23, the Intel scores 38,704 multicore versus 28,529 for AMD, a 35.7% lead; in single-core, Intel hits 5,464 versus 4,027, also 35.7%. The same 35.7% delta appears in Cinebench R15 and R20, both multicore and single-core, showing that the relative performance gap is stable across rendering workloads of varying intensity. The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel part truly stretches its legs. Data encryption shows the biggest gap: Intel scores 33,314 versus 21,186, a 57.2% advantage. Floating-point math is nearly as lopsided at 54.1% (114,997 versus 74,626). Prime number finding is 48.8% higher (186 versus 125), and physics tests show a 43.8% lead (2,650 versus 1,843). Data compression is 43.3% ahead (596,493 versus 416,331). Random string sorting is 38.3% better (62,726 versus 45,358). PassMark multithread is 36% higher (45,817 versus 33,689). The smallest margins are in extended instructions at 25% (36,700 versus 29,351), integer math at 29.3% (154,507 versus 119,521), and single-thread at 10.8% (4,336 versus 3,914). The single-thread result is notable: it is the only benchmark where the AMD chip gets within shouting distance, which suggests Zen 5's architecture narrows the gap when fewer cores are active. But even there, Intel wins.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the Intel Core i7-13700KF is the faster processor in every benchmark measured. Anyone prioritizing raw compute performance — rendering, data encryption, floating-point math, prime-number finding, physics simulation — should choose the Intel part without hesitation. Its margins are not marginal; they range from 25% to 57% in most compute-heavy tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is not competitive on raw speed, but the benchmark data does not tell the full story. It has a 28-watt TDP versus Intel's 125 watts, integrates Radeon 890M graphics where Intel has none, and supports LPDDR5X memory. Those are meaningful advantages for a mobile or low-power system, but they do not appear in the performance scores. The AMD chip also has a newer release date of January 2025 versus Intel's September 2022, and it is built on a more advanced 4 nm process. For a user who needs maximum performance in a desktop socket with an unlocked multiplier, the Intel Core i7-13700KF is the only choice supported by the data. For a user who prioritizes efficiency and integrated graphics in a compact mobile chassis, the AMD part offers those features — but with a 10.8% to 57.2% performance deficit across the board.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF averages 47,330, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 averages 47,022, a difference of 0.7%.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmark?

A: No. In the 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core i7-13700KF wins all 17, with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 winning zero.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the Intel scores 33,314 versus AMD's 21,186, a 57.2% difference.

Q: How close is the single-thread performance?

A: The closest benchmark is PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 4,336 and AMD scores 3,914, a 10.8% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger gap of 35.7% (5,464 versus 4,027).

Q: Do both processors have the same number of threads?

A: Yes, both have 24 threads. However, the Intel part has 16 cores, while the AMD has 12 cores.

Q: What are the key efficiency differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has a 28-watt TDP, while the Intel Core i7-13700KF has a 125-watt TDP. The AMD also has integrated Radeon 890M graphics, whereas the Intel has none.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 16 | 12 |

| 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 | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 233 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 30 MB (shared) | 16 MB |

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

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon 890M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2022-09-26 | 2025-01-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not listed |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | SRMB9 | 100-000001683 |