AMD Ryzen 7 7735U vs Intel Core i5-13500T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear pattern: the Intel Core i5-13500T wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with only a single victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U. The most decisive Intel advantage appears in Geekbench single-core testing, where the i5-13500T scores 2279 against the Ryzen 7 7735U’s 1442, a 58% delta. This is the largest margin recorded in the entire comparison, indicating a substantial difference in single-threaded performance that carries across most workloads.

Multi-core results also favor Intel, though by smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-13500T posts 11028 versus 10085 for the AMD part, a 9.4% lead. The Geekbench multi-core test shows a larger gap: 8888 versus 7216, a 23.2% advantage for Intel. Cinebench R15 multi-core follows the same trend, with Intel at 1945 and AMD at 1698, a 14.5% delta. These figures suggest that the i5-13500T’s higher core count and thread count translate into consistent multi-threaded wins, even when the AMD chip operates at a higher base clock.

Single-core tests beyond Geekbench reinforce the Intel advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 1754 versus 1490, a 17.7% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core is closer, 247 versus 234, a 5.6% delta. PassMark single-thread testing records 3580 for Intel and 3236 for AMD, a 10.6% advantage. The data indicates that Intel’s architecture delivers stronger per-thread performance across different benchmark suites, not just in one isolated test.

In specialized compute workloads, the i5-13500T shows overwhelming dominance. PassMark floating-point math scores 61640 for Intel versus 42966 for AMD, a 43.5% delta. Prime number finding is also heavily Intel-favored, with 73 versus 57, a 28.1% lead. Integer math is closer, 84427 versus 79580, a 6.1% edge for Intel. Extended instructions testing shows a narrow 1.5% Intel lead, 16599 versus 16349, indicating that the two processors are nearly equal in this specific workload.

The only AMD win comes in PassMark data encryption, where the Ryzen 7 7735U scores 15825 against Intel’s 15543, a 1.8% margin. This is a small but notable reversal, suggesting that AMD’s Zen 3+ architecture has a slight edge in cryptographic operations. In other memory and data tasks, Intel maintains its lead: data compression scores 271348 versus 250457, an 8.3% delta; random string sorting scores 28893 versus 26365, a 9.6% lead; multithread testing scores 22654 versus 20723, a 9.3% lead; and physics testing scores 1112 versus 996, an 11.6% advantage.

The overall benchmark averages reflect the head-to-head results. The i5-13500T has an average benchmark score of 28670, while the Ryzen 7 7735U sits at 28350. Both processors occupy the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database, placing them in the same performance tier overall. The nearest rivals for Intel include the Intel Core i5-12600 with an average score of 28646 and a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD EPYC 7203P at 28583 with a 0.3% delta. For AMD, the nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6337P at 28333 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-11950H at 28332 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 28379 (-0.1% delta). These close rival scores highlight that both chips sit in a crowded performance band, but the head-to-head data shows the Intel part pulling ahead in nearly every measured task.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The Intel Core i5-13500T is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S desktop variant, using a 10 nm process node from Intel’s own foundry. It contains 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U uses Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm node at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The AMD chip has a higher base and boost clock, yet the Intel part delivers better benchmark scores, indicating that core count and architecture efficiency outweigh raw clock speed in most tests.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip offers more L3 cache by 8 MB, which likely contributes to its strong performance in data-intensive workloads like compression and sorting. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache.

Memory support also separates the two. The i5-13500T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, while the Ryzen 7 7735U supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part does not list a memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support is another differentiator: the AMD chip supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. This makes the Ryzen 7 7735U more suitable for error-sensitive computing environments, despite its lower benchmark scores.

PCIe capabilities are similar in lane count but differ in generation. Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The newer Gen 5 interface on the Intel side offers higher potential bandwidth for storage and expansion, though the database does not include specific throughput numbers. Integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, while AMD uses Radeon 680M. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from this data.

The Intel chip has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts. Both are rated for low-power operation, but the Intel part draws 7 watts more according to the specifications. The market segments differ as well: the i5-13500T is classified as a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the Ryzen 7 7735U is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7. This means the Intel part targets desktop systems, whereas the AMD part is designed for laptops and portable devices, despite both having similar TDP ranges.

Both processors were released on the same date, 2023-01-03, and both remain in active production. The Intel part has a listed launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either platform based on the recorded data.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points decisively toward the Intel Core i5-13500T for users who prioritize raw performance across a broad range of workloads. With 16 wins out of 17 comparisons, the i5-13500T is ahead in single-core, multi-core, floating-point, integer math, compression, sorting, and physics tests. The largest margin is 58% in Geekbench single-core, and the smallest Intel win is 1.5% in extended instructions. The only AMD win is 1.8% in data encryption, which is too narrow to recommend the Ryzen 7 7735U on that basis alone.

For users who need ECC memory support, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U is the only option between the two, as the Intel part does not support ECC. The AMD chip also has a lower TDP of 28 watts, making it more power-efficient on paper. However, the database shows the Intel part outperforming the AMD chip in every Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark test except encryption, so the performance trade-off is steep. The AMD chip’s higher boost clock of 4.75 GHz does not translate into benchmark wins, suggesting that the Intel architecture’s core arrangement and cache configuration provide a more effective execution path.

The average benchmark scores are close: 28670 for Intel versus 28350 for AMD, a 1.1% difference in Intel’s favor. Yet the head-to-head deltas show larger gaps in many individual tests, indicating that the averages smooth over significant per-workload differences. The percentile ranking of 80th for both chips places them in the same tier overall, but the head-to-head data reveals that Intel is consistently ahead where it matters for most computing tasks.

The market segment difference is critical. The i5-13500T is a desktop processor on Socket 1700, while the Ryzen 7 7735U is a mobile processor on Socket FP7. These are not interchangeable in systems, so the choice often comes down to platform rather than pure performance. In a desktop build, the Intel part offers superior benchmark results. In a mobile system, the AMD part is the only option listed here, and it still delivers 80th percentile performance with ECC support and a lower TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500T. It scores 2279 in Geekbench single-core versus 1442 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, a 58% lead. It also leads in Cinebench R23 single-core (1754 versus 1490) and PassMark single-thread (3580 versus 3236).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark data encryption with a score of 15825 versus 15543 for the Intel part, a 1.8% margin. This is the only recorded test where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip.

Q: What is the difference in core counts between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 6 more cores and 4 more threads, which contributes to its multi-core benchmark wins.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-13500T does not. This is a notable feature difference for error-sensitive workloads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500T has a TDP of 35 watts. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U has a TDP of 28 watts. The AMD part draws 7 fewer watts according to the recorded specifications.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13500T is the clear winner in multi-threaded productivity workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads deliver higher scores in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1945 versus 1698), Cinebench R23 multi-core (11028 versus 10085), and Geekbench multi-core (8888 versus 7216). For users running video rendering, code compilation, or scientific simulations that scale across cores, the Intel part provides a meaningful performance advantage of 9.4% to 23.2% in these tests.

Single-threaded performance is also an Intel stronghold. The 58% lead in Geekbench single-core is the largest recorded delta, and the 17.7% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core confirms the trend. Applications that rely on per-core speed, such as office tasks, web browsing, and many older games, will favor the i5-13500T. The PassMark single-thread score of 3580 versus 3236 reinforces this conclusion.

Compute-heavy floating-point and integer workloads show the biggest Intel wins. Floating-point math scores 61640 versus 42966, a 43.5% delta, and prime number finding scores 73 versus 57, a 28.1% lead. Integer math is closer at 6.1%, but still favors Intel. These results indicate that the i5-13500T is better suited for financial modeling, physics simulations, and encryption-adjacent math, though the AMD chip’s win in data encryption shows a niche where AMD’s architecture is competitive.

Data compression and sorting tasks also favor Intel, with 8.3% and 9.6% deltas respectively. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to these wins. For database workloads, log processing, or file archiving, the i5-13500T offers consistent advantages. The multithread and physics tests add to the Intel tally with 9.3% and 11.6% leads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U wins only in data encryption, with a 1.8% margin. This makes it the better choice for workloads that are heavily dependent on cryptographic operations, such as secure data transmission or disk encryption. The AMD chip also offers ECC memory support, which is absent on the Intel part, making it suitable for error-tolerant or data-integrity-critical systems. Its lower TDP of 28 watts makes it the more power-efficient option, which matters in thermally constrained mobile chassis.

The average benchmark scores show both processors at the 80th percentile, but the head-to-head data shows Intel winning nearly every comparison. The Ryzen 7 7735U is the only option for mobile platforms in this comparison, as the i5-13500T is a desktop-only processor. For users who require a laptop processor with ECC support, the AMD part is the choice, accepting lower performance in most tasks. For desktop users who prioritize speed, the Intel Core i5-13500T is the clear pick based on the recorded data.