AMD Ryzen 7 7736U vs Intel Core i5-13600H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H has an average benchmark score of 30,548, placing it in the 82nd percentile. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U scores 30,364 on average, which places it in the 81st percentile. The Intel part is ahead by a margin of 0.6% based on the nearestRivals deltaPct.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test with a score of 12,768, while the Intel Core i5-13600H scores 12,402. The AMD chip leads by 2.9% in this specific workload.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H is faster in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 1,750 versus 1,548 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U. That is a 13% advantage for Intel in this test.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both processors support 16 threads, but Intel does so with more physical cores.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U boosts to 4.70 GHz. Intel’s boost clock is 0.10 GHz higher.

Q: How do the integrated graphics solutions differ?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H integrates Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U integrates a Radeon 680M GPU. No benchmark scores for graphics are provided in the data.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload type. The Intel Core i5-13600H wins 9 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U wins 6. However, the magnitude of each win matters more than the raw count. Intel’s biggest victories are decisive: 55.4% ahead in find prime numbers, 48% ahead in physics, and 29.5% ahead in floating point math. AMD’s largest win is 38.1% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, but that test is an outlier relative to the newer Cinebench R23 result where AMD leads by only 2.9%.

For users prioritizing sustained multi-threaded rendering in legacy benchmarks or certain integer workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U is the safer pick. It wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by a wide margin and edges out Intel in integer math by 0.2%. Yet the Intel chip counters with a 7.3% lead in PassMark multi-thread and a 5% lead in random string sorting, suggesting better overall throughput in mixed parallel tasks.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel Core i5-13600H is the clear choice. It leads by 13% in Cinebench R23 single-core and by 8.4% in PassMark single-thread. The AMD part’s single-core scores are lower across the board, which will affect lightly-threaded applications. The Verdict: pick the Intel Core i5-13600H for physics simulations, floating-point-heavy code, and single-thread performance; pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U for legacy multi-core rendering and extended instruction workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core i5-13600H scores 87 versus 56 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, a 55.4% advantage. This test stresses integer arithmetic and memory latency, and the Intel architecture handles it far better. The physics test shows a similar story: Intel scores 1,490 against AMD’s 1,007, a 48% lead. Floating point math also favors Intel heavily, with 57,618 versus 44,499, a 29.5% margin.

AMD’s strongest showing is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 2,019 against Intel’s 1,249, a 38.1% lead. This result is unusual because in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD lead shrinks to just 2.9% (12,768 vs 12,402). The extended instructions test also favors AMD at 19,384 versus 15,817, an 18.4% margin. Data compression goes to AMD by 2.4% (274,440 vs 267,936).

Several benchmarks are near-ties. Integer math is essentially even: AMD scores 78,821 and Intel scores 78,658, a 0.2% difference. Data encryption goes to Intel by 2.7% (16,061 vs 15,635). Random string sorting favors Intel by 5% (29,570 vs 28,172). The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows AMD ahead at 246 versus 176, a 28.5% lead, but this contrasts sharply with Cinebench R23 single-core where Intel leads by 13%.

The PassMark multi-thread score is a notable Intel win: 23,304 versus 21,725, a 7.3% margin. This suggests that despite AMD’s Cinebench R15 dominance, Intel maintains better performance in the broader PassMark multi-threaded suite. The single-thread PassMark results tell a consistent story, with Intel at 3,631 versus AMD’s 3,350, an 8.4% lead in both listed single-thread entries.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core i5-13600H is built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s foundry, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses a 6 nm process from TSMC. The Intel chip has 12 cores and 16 threads; the AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close, with Intel at 2.80 GHz and AMD at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for Intel and 4.70 GHz for AMD.

Thermal design power differs significantly: Intel is rated at 45 W, while AMD is rated at 15 W. Sockets are distinct: Intel uses BGA 1744, and AMD uses Socket FP7. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD specifies 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not. PCIe support differs: Intel has Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Cache layouts diverge substantially. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel L2 is 4x larger per core, and the L3 is 2 MB larger overall. Die size is listed only for AMD at 208 mm². The Intel launch MSRP is $311; AMD has no launch MSRP listed. Both are mobile parts with locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-13600H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, which is a 13th Gen Core design. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses Zen 3+ under the codename Rembrandt-R, part of the 7000 series. Intel’s process node is 10 nm; AMD’s is 6 nm. The foundries differ: Intel fabricates its own chip, while AMD uses TSMC.

Core counts drive a fundamental architectural divergence. Intel has 12 cores versus AMD’s 8, but both expose 16 threads. This implies Intel relies on a hybrid core arrangement, while AMD uses a uniform 8-core design with simultaneous multithreading. The cache hierarchy reflects this: Intel allocates 2 MB L2 per core, which is 4x AMD’s 512 KB per core. Intel’s L3 is 18 MB shared versus AMD’s 16 MB.

Integrated graphics differ: Intel pairs the CPU with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while AMD uses Radeon 680M. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, indicating broader memory compatibility. AMD supports ECC memory, a feature Intel lacks. The PCIe implementation differs in both generation and lane count: Intel offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes. AMD lists a 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth figure; Intel does not specify one.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13600H wins in scenarios that stress single-core speed, physics calculations, and floating-point throughput. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads by 13%, and in PassMark single-thread, it leads by 8.4%. For physics, Intel’s 48% margin indicates superior performance in simulation tasks. Floating point math shows a 29.5% lead, which benefits scientific computing and financial modeling. Prime number finding is Intel’s strongest area at 55.4%, suggesting an edge in integer-heavy, latency-sensitive workloads. PassMark multi-thread and random string sorting also favor Intel by 7.3% and 5% respectively. Data encryption is a narrow Intel win at 2.7%.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U wins in legacy multi-core rendering, as shown by the 38.1% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core. In the more modern Cinebench R23 multi-core test, AMD still wins but by a slim 2.9%. Extended instructions show an 18.4% AMD advantage, which is useful for workloads using SIMD or specialized instruction sets. Data compression is a modest AMD win at 2.4%. Integer math is effectively a tie, with AMD ahead by 0.2%. Cinebench R15 single-core also favors AMD by 28.5%, but this result is inconsistent with R23 single-core, where Intel wins.

For use-case planning: pick the Intel part for single-threaded applications, physics engines, and floating-point-heavy code. Pick the AMD part for older multi-threaded renderers, extended instruction workloads, and tasks where lower TDP (15 W vs 45 W) matters for battery life or thermals. The AMD chip’s 6 nm process and smaller L2 cache suggest a different power profile, though the data does not include power consumption measurements beyond TDP. The Intel chip’s higher TDP aligns with its wins in sustained heavy compute tasks, while AMD’s lower TDP aligns with its efficiency-oriented design.