AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs Intel Core i9-13950HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a clear verdict: the Intel Core i9-13950HX wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 takes only 2. The margin of victory, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

Intel’s dominance is most pronounced in floating-point math, where it scores 105,553 against AMD’s 63,332 — a 66.7% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire benchmark suite. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a similar pattern: Intel’s 4,529 crushes AMD’s 2,809 by 61.2%. Physics performance follows suit with a 57% gap (2,668 vs 1,699). These three workloads represent the extreme end of Intel’s multi-threaded superiority.

The middle tier of Intel wins is substantial but less extreme. PassMark integer math goes to Intel at 147,091 vs 103,330 (42.4% ahead). Data encryption shows a 35% edge (30,805 vs 22,821). Data compression is 31.9% better for Intel (510,258 vs 386,829). The PassMark multithread score favors Intel by 27.1% (41,614 vs 32,733). Cinebench R20 multicore gives Intel a 23.5% win (14,462 vs 11,708), and prime number finding is 22.3% better on Intel (203 vs 166). Random string sorting adds a 22.5% margin (57,274 vs 46,759).

Some Intel wins are narrow enough to be considered statistical noise. The PassMark single-thread score is nearly identical: 3,899 for Intel vs 3,849 for AMD, a mere 1.3% edge. Extended instructions are equally close at 29,779 vs 29,216 (1.9%). Cinebench R23 multicore shows Intel ahead by just 2.9% (28,681 vs 27,877). These results suggest the two processors are broadly comparable in lightly-threaded and certain mixed workloads.

AMD’s two victories are both in single-core Cinebench tests, and they are decisive. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 3,935 against Intel’s 2,096 — a 46.7% blowout in AMD’s favor. Cinebench R15 single-core shows AMD ahead at 396 vs 297, a 25% margin. These are not marginal wins; they represent a fundamental advantage in raw single-thread rendering performance.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. Intel’s average is 44,342, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. AMD’s average is 43,704, also in the 88th percentile. Both processors sit at the same percentile, and Intel’s nearest rival — the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 — scores 44,309, just 0.1% behind. AMD’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 260, scores 43,717, essentially identical.

Architecture Differences

The two processors take fundamentally different design approaches. Intel’s Core i9-13950HX is built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10nm process node fabricated by Intel. The chip measures 257 mm². AMD’s Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses Zen 4 architecture on a 5nm TSMC process, with a die size of just 71 mm² and 6,570 million transistors.

Core counts diverge sharply. Intel fields 24 cores and 32 threads, while AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads. This 3x core advantage explains Intel’s multicore dominance. The base clocks tell a different story: AMD runs at 3.80 GHz versus Intel’s 2.20 GHz, while boost clocks are closer at 5.30 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. AMD counters with 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. Intel’s larger per-core L2 and bigger total L3 cache contribute to its multithreaded throughput.

Memory support is another differentiator. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while AMD is DDR5-only. Both are dual-channel. AMD specifies a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s; Intel does not list a bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity favors AMD with Gen 5 and 24 lanes (CPU only), versus Intel’s Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, AMD uses Radeon Graphics. Intel’s multiplier is unlocked, while AMD’s is locked. Intel’s socket is BGA 1964 (mobile), AMD’s is AM5 (desktop/server).

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i9-13950HX wins every multi-threaded benchmark in the head-to-head set. Its most significant margins are 66.7% in floating-point math, 61.2% in Cinebench R15 multicore, and 57% in PassMark physics. The Cinebench R23 multicore gap is smaller at 2.9%, but Intel still leads.

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 outperform Intel?

A: AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core (396 vs 297, a 25% margin) and Cinebench R23 single-core (3,935 vs 2,096, a 46.7% margin). These are the only two head-to-head tests AMD wins, and both are single-threaded rendering benchmarks.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: Intel’s average benchmark score is 44,342; AMD’s is 43,704. Both processors rank in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Intel’s closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44,309 (0.1% delta), while AMD’s closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 260 at 43,717 (0% delta).

Q: Are the single-thread PassMark scores meaningfully different?

A: No. Intel scores 3,899 and AMD scores 3,849, a 1.3% difference. This is the narrowest margin in the entire benchmark set, indicating near-identical performance in this test.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: Intel has 24 cores and 32 threads. AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel’s core count is three times higher, which drives its large multicore advantages.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Intel’s boost clock is 5.50 GHz, while AMD’s is 5.30 GHz. AMD’s base clock is higher at 3.80 GHz versus Intel’s 2.20 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i9-13950HX | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |

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

| Cores | 24 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.20 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1964 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 4 |

| Process node | 10 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 257 mm² | 71 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 cache | 36 MB (shared) | 32 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | Not listed | 83.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon Graphics |

| Market segment | Mobile | Server/Workstation |

| Release date | 2023-01-03 | 2023-06-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $590 | Not listed |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Transistors | Not listed | 6,570 million |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-13950HX is the choice for heavily parallel workloads. Its 24-core, 32-thread configuration delivers decisive advantages in floating-point math (66.7% ahead), Cinebench R15 multicore (61.2% ahead), and physics (57% ahead). Data-heavy tasks such as compression (31.9% ahead), encryption (35% ahead), and integer math (42.4% ahead) all favor Intel. For rendering, video encoding, scientific computation, and database workloads that scale across many cores, Intel’s win record is overwhelming. The PassMark multithread score of 41,614 vs 32,733 confirms this pattern.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 wins in single-threaded Cinebench rendering. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,935 crushes Intel’s 2,096 by 46.7%, and the R15 single-core win is 25%. For applications that rely on a single thread — legacy software, certain CAD tools, or lightly-threaded game engines — AMD has a meaningful edge. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz versus Intel’s 2.20 GHz also suggests better responsiveness in short, bursty single-threaded tasks.

The two processors are statistically indistinguishable in PassMark single-thread (1.3% delta) and extended instructions (1.9% delta). For workloads that hit these patterns, either chip delivers equivalent results. AMD’s higher TDP (65W vs 55W) and smaller die size (71 mm² vs 257 mm²) indicate a more power-dense design, though the data does not include efficiency benchmarks.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous for multicore performance: the Intel Core i9-13950HX wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with its largest margins exceeding 60%. Any workload that can utilize more than 8 cores will favor Intel, often substantially. The 24-core count and 32 threads translate directly into benchmark superiority across Cinebench R15/R20/R23 multicore, PassMark multithread, floating-point math, integer math, compression, encryption, and physics.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the pick for single-threaded rendering. Its two wins are not close — a 46.7% margin in Cinebench R23 single-core and 25% in R15 single-core. If the primary application is single-thread-bound and Cinebench-like, AMD delivers meaningfully better performance. The 5nm TSMC process and smaller die size also suggest a more modern fabrication, though the benchmark data does not quantify efficiency.

Both processors sit at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, and their average scores differ by only 1.4%. The Intel chip’s launch MSRP is $590; AMD’s is not listed. For mixed workloads where single-thread and multithread performance both matter, the decision hinges on which extreme is more important. Intel’s 15 wins include nearly every multithreaded test and even the PassMark single-thread test by a hair. AMD’s 2 wins are confined to Cinebench single-core, but they are decisive there.

The verdict: choose the Intel Core i9-13950HX for multithreaded productivity and content creation. Choose the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 for single-threaded rendering where Cinebench scores are the primary metric. The data does not support any other conclusion.