AMD Ryzen 7 7736U vs Intel Core i7-13700TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split personality between these two processors. The Intel Core i7-13700TE wins 10 of the 15 head-to-head tests included in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U takes the remaining five tests. Neither chip is a blanket winner, and the margins of victory tell the real story about where each architecture excels.

The single most dramatic difference is in Cinebench R23 multicore. The Intel part scores 18,698, which is 46.4% ahead of AMD's 12,768. That is a massive gap for a single benchmark, and it points to the Intel processor's overall multi-threaded dominance. The single-core story is even more lopsided: Intel's 2,639 in Cinebench R23 single-core beats AMD's 1,548, a delta of 70.5%. The Intel chip also takes the older Cinebench R15 single-core test with a 7.7% advantage (265 vs. 246), while AMD's R15 multicore score of 2,019 beats Intel's 1,884 by 6.7%. These two R15 results hint at an interesting dynamic: AMD edges ahead in one legacy test, but Intel wins the newer, more demanding R23 suite by wide margins.

In the Passmark suite, Intel's wins are concentrated in math-heavy and physics workloads. The floating point math result sees Intel at 66,421, a 49.3% lead over AMD's 44,499. Integer math shows Intel ahead by 24.2% (97,911 vs. 78,821). The find prime numbers test is Intel's largest relative win at 80.4% (101 vs. 56), and physics also goes to Intel by 35.8% (1,368 vs. 1,007). The passmark multithread score is a closer affair, with Intel leading 22,754 to 21,725, a 4.7% margin. Single-threaded Passmark also goes to Intel, but by a slim 2.1% (3,422 vs. 3,350).

AMD's victories are equally telling. The extended instructions test is AMD's biggest win, at 19,384 versus Intel's 13,750, a delta of 29.1% in AMD's favor. Data compression goes to AMD by 11.3% (274,440 vs. 243,565), and data encryption sees AMD ahead by 4% (15,635 vs. 15,006). Random string sorting is a narrow AMD win at 3.1% (28,172 vs. 27,307). These are all memory-latency-sensitive or specialized instruction workloads, which suggests AMD's Zen 3+ architecture handles certain data manipulation tasks with higher efficiency.

Looking at the overall average benchmark scores, the two chips land nearly on top of each other. Intel's average is 31,028, and AMD's is 30,364. Intel sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, AMD at 81st. The nearest rivals in the database confirm they are in the same performance class: Intel's closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31,074 (a 0.1% difference), while AMD's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30,390 (0.1% away).

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The Intel Core i7-13700TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U uses Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm process manufactured by TSMC. Both chips are active production parts released on the same date.

The core counts diverge sharply. Intel packs 16 cores and 24 threads, while AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads. That 16-core hybrid design gives Intel a structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads, which the Cinebench R23 multicore results reflect. Intel's boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz versus AMD's 4.70 GHz, but AMD has a much higher base clock at 2.70 GHz compared to Intel's 1.10 GHz. The power envelope is also notably different: Intel is rated at 35 watts TDP, while AMD is rated at 15 watts TDP. That 20-watt difference matters in constrained systems, but the database does not include thermal or power efficiency measurements.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The smaller per-core caches and total L3 on the AMD side are offset by the lower core count, but the larger Intel L3 likely contributes to its strong floating point and physics results.

Memory support also differs. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory. AMD's memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s; no comparable figure is given for Intel. AMD supports ECC memory, while Intel does not. PCIe capabilities differ by generation: Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The integrated GPUs are also different: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, AMD uses Radeon 680M. Intel's die size is 257 mm², AMD's is 208 mm².

The market segments and sockets reflect their intended use cases. Intel is a desktop part on Socket 1700, while AMD is a mobile part on Socket FP7. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward split based on workload. The Intel Core i7-13700TE is the stronger multi-threaded compute part for rendering, physics simulation, and number crunching workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore lead of 46.4% and floating point math advantage of 49.3% over the AMD chip are decisive in those categories. It also holds the single-core crown by a wide margin in Cinebench R23 (70.5%) and a smaller but consistent margin in Passmark single-thread (2.1%). The 16-core, 24-thread configuration gives it a structural edge that the benchmark results confirm.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U wins the workloads that involve data manipulation and specialized instructions. Its 29.1% lead in extended instructions, 11.3% lead in data compression, and 4% edge in data encryption show that it is better suited for certain security, compression, and string-handling tasks. The lower 15-watt TDP also makes it the more plausible choice for fanless or battery-constrained mobile designs, though the database does not include power measurements.

Users who prioritize raw rendering performance, floating point throughput, or physics calculations should choose the Intel chip. Users who need faster data compression, encryption, or extended instruction execution, and who operate within a 15-watt power envelope, will find the AMD chip more aligned with their needs. The overall average scores are close, but the workload-specific deltas are large enough to make the choice meaningful.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 2,639 versus AMD's 1,548, a 70.5% advantage for Intel.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U beat the Intel chip in any benchmark?

A: Yes. AMD wins Cinebench R15 multicore (2,019 vs. 1,884), Passmark data compression (274,440 vs. 243,565), data encryption (15,635 vs. 15,006), extended instructions (19,384 vs. 13,750), and random string sorting (28,172 vs. 27,307).

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE has 16 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the power ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel chip is rated at 35 watts TDP, and the AMD chip is rated at 15 watts TDP.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. AMD uses a 6 nm process from TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-13700TE does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is the clear choice for compute-heavy rendering and simulation tasks. The Cinebench R23 results are the strongest evidence: a 46.4% multicore lead and a 70.5% single-core lead over the AMD chip. Floating point math (49.3% ahead), integer math (24.2% ahead), and physics simulation (35.8% ahead) all favor Intel. Prime number finding is also an Intel strength at 80.4% ahead. The multithreaded Passmark score favors Intel by 4.7%, and single-threaded Passmark by 2.1%. For users running 3D rendering, scientific computing, or any workload that stresses floating point and integer arithmetic, the Intel part is the better match.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U wins in data-centric tasks. The extended instructions benchmark is its best category, with a 29.1% lead over Intel. Data compression is 11.3% ahead, and data encryption is 4% ahead. Random string sorting also goes to AMD by 3.1%. These results suggest the AMD chip handles encryption, compression, and specialized instruction workloads with better efficiency. The Cinebench R15 multicore win (6.7% ahead) is an outlier in AMD's favor, but it is offset by Intel's dominance in the newer R23 version. For workloads involving file compression, encryption, or custom instruction sets, the AMD chip is the stronger option. Its 15-watt TDP also makes it the more appropriate choice for power-sensitive mobile systems, even though the database does not provide direct power efficiency measurements.

The overall average benchmark scores place the two chips within 2% of each other, and their percentile rankings are nearly identical. This means the choice is not about overall class superiority, but about matching the processor to the specific workload profile.