AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 vs Intel Core i5-13600 Comparison

The Intel Core i5-13600 and AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 both land at the 88th percentile in the database, yet they are built for different worlds. The Intel part is a desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen family, while the AMD chip is a mobile processor from the Ryzen AI Max PRO line. Their aggregate benchmark scores are close, but the distribution of wins tells a more interesting story: AMD takes 9 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while Intel takes 8, and the margins are lopsided in opposite directions.

Where Each One Wins

AMD's wins are concentrated in rendering and instruction-heavy workloads. All six Cinebench tests go to AMD: R15 multi-core 2865 vs 2683, R15 single-core 404 vs 378, R20 multi-core 11938 vs 11180, R20 single-core 1685 vs 1578, R23 multi-core 28424 vs 26620, and R23 single-core 4012 vs 3758. Each of those is a 6.3% or 6.4% margin, a consistent pattern across the entire Cinebench suite. AMD also dominates the Passmark extended instructions test, scoring 31442 against Intel's 23045, a 26.7% lead, and the find prime numbers test, 157 vs 109, a 30.6% lead. AMD edges out Intel in Passmark multithread as well, 32075 vs 31725, a 1.1% margin.

Intel's wins are just as decisive, but in different areas. The largest Intel margins come in Passmark floating point math, 81892 vs 69580, a 17.7% lead, and data encryption, 22182 vs 18978, a 16.9% lead. Intel also wins integer math (111044 vs 105056, 5.7%), physics (1782 vs 1711, 4.1%), random string sorting (42040 vs 40784, 3.1%), single thread (4049 vs 3995, 1.4%), and data compression (383972 vs 379448, 1.2%). The split is clear: AMD owns rendering and extended instruction throughput, while Intel owns encryption, floating point, integer math, physics, string sorting, and single-thread performance.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different foundries and process nodes. Intel uses its own 10 nm process for Raptor Lake, while AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process for Zen 5. The Intel die is 215 mm²; the AMD die size is not recorded. Intel's architecture is Raptor Lake (codename Raptor Lake-S), while AMD's is Zen 5 with the Strix Halo codename.

Core counts differ sharply: Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads, AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but L2 differs: Intel has 1.25 MB per core, AMD has 1 MB per core. L3 cache is larger on AMD: 32 MB shared vs Intel's 24 MB shared. Memory support is a major split. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. AMD supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe also differs: Intel is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, AMD is Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: Intel has UHD Graphics 770, AMD has Radeon 8050S. The market segments are opposite: Intel is desktop, AMD is mobile. Sockets are Intel Socket 1700 vs AMD Socket FP11. Both have a 5.00 GHz boost clock, but base clocks differ: Intel 2.70 GHz, AMD 3.60 GHz. TDP is 65 W for Intel and 55 W for AMD. Both have locked multipliers. Release dates are 2023-01-03 for Intel and 2025-01-05 for AMD. Intel has a launch MSRP of $255; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which chip has the higher base clock?

A: The AMD part runs at 3.60 GHz base, while the Intel part runs at 2.70 GHz. Both boost to 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do they compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: AMD scores 28424, Intel scores 26620, giving AMD a 6.3% lead.

Q: Which has more L3 cache?

A: AMD has 32 MB shared L3, Intel has 24 MB shared L3.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus. AMD supports LPDDR5X on a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which is newer?

A: AMD was released on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2023-01-03.

Specification Differences

The two differ in nearly every physical and electrical field. Cores: 14 vs 8. Threads: 20 vs 16. Base clock: 2.70 vs 3.60 GHz. TDP: 65 vs 55 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 vs AMD Socket FP11. Architecture: Raptor Lake vs Zen 5. Codename: Raptor Lake-S vs Strix Halo. Process node: 10 nm vs 4 nm. Foundry: Intel vs TSMC. Die size: 215 mm² vs not recorded. L2 per core: 1.25 MB vs 1 MB. L3: 24 MB vs 32 MB. Memory support: DDR4/DDR5 vs LPDDR5X. Memory bus: dual-channel vs quad-channel. Memory bandwidth: not recorded vs 256.0 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 5 vs Gen 4, both 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 vs Radeon 8050S. Market segment: desktop vs mobile. Release date: 2023-01-03 vs 2025-01-05. Launch MSRP: $255 vs not recorded. Part number: SRMBS vs 100-000001422. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, ECC support, locked multipliers, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock.

The Verdict

The data points to a use-case split. AMD wins 9 of 17 tests, including all Cinebench rendering tests and the extended instructions and prime number tests. That makes it the stronger choice for rendering, scientific computing, and workloads that use wide instruction sets. Intel wins 8 tests, with its largest margins in encryption and floating point math, plus wins in integer math, physics, string sorting, single-thread, and data compression. For desktop users who need encryption throughput or floating point heavy math, Intel is the pick. For mobile users who need rendering performance and extended instruction throughput, AMD is the pick. Both sit at the 88th percentile, so neither is a weak part. The database records an average benchmark score of 44240 for Intel and 43326 for AMD, a 2.1% difference in Intel's favor, yet AMD wins more individual tests, which shows how workload-dependent the choice is.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest AMD wins are dramatic. In Passmark extended instructions, AMD scores 31442 against Intel's 23045, a 26.7% lead. In find prime numbers, AMD scores 157 against 109, a 30.6% lead. The Cinebench suite is consistently AMD: R15 multi-core 2865 vs 2683 (6.4%), R15 single-core 404 vs 378 (6.4%), R20 multi-core 11938 vs 11180 (6.3%), R20 single-core 1685 vs 1578 (6.4%), R23 multi-core 28424 vs 26620 (6.3%), and R23 single-core 4012 vs 3758 (6.3%). AMD also edges out Intel in Passmark multithread, 32075 vs 31725, a 1.1% margin.

Intel's biggest wins are equally clear. In Passmark floating point math, Intel scores 81892 against AMD's 69580, a 17.7% lead. In data encryption, Intel scores 22182 against 18978, a 16.9% lead. Intel also wins integer math (111044 vs 105056, 5.7%), physics (1782 vs 1711, 4.1%), random string sorting (42040 vs 40784, 3.1%), single thread (4049 vs 3995, 1.4%), and data compression (383972 vs 379448, 1.2%). The pattern is consistent: AMD takes the rendering and instruction-heavy tests, Intel takes the math, encryption, and single-thread tests. The aggregate scores are close, but the workload profile is not.