Intel Core i7-13850HX vs AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-13850HX and AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i7-13850HX

AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-13850HX

8 more cores, run more applications at once: 20 vs 12
4 more threads: 28 vs 24
Around 2% higher clock speed: 5.30 GHz vs 5.2 GHz
2.1x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3.3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later

Number of cores	20 vs 12
Number of threads	28 vs 24
Maximum frequency	5.30 GHz vs 5.2 GHz
L1 cache	80K (per core) vs 64K (per core)
L2 cache	2MB (per core) vs 1MB (per core)

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 7 nm
2.1x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3963 vs 3845
Around 20% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 45640 vs 38042

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 7 nm
L3 cache	64MB (shared) vs 30MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3963 vs 3845
PassMark - CPU mark	45640 vs 38042

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-13850HX
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3845

3963

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

38042

45640

Name	Intel Core i7-13850HX	AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
PassMark - Single thread mark	3845	3963
PassMark - CPU mark	38042	45640
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		11279

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-13850HX	AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
Essentials
Architecture codename	Raptor Lake	Zen 4
Launch date	4 Jan 2023	4 Jan 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$428
Place in performance rating	145	146
Processor Number	i7-13850HX
Series	13th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors
Vertical segment	Mobile
Family		Dragon Range
Performance
64 bit support
L1 cache	80K (per core)	64K (per core)
L2 cache	2MB (per core)	1MB (per core)
L3 cache	30MB (shared)	64MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.30 GHz	5.2 GHz
Number of cores	20	12
Number of threads	28	24
Base frequency		3 GHz
Die size		2x 71 mm²
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	128 GB
Supported memory types	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR5-5200 MHz, Dual-channel
ECC memory support
Graphics
Device ID	0xA788
Execution Units	32
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.60 GHz
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Processor graphics	Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	4
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over DisplayPort	7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12.1
OpenGL	4.6
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	45.0 mm x 37.5 mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA1964	FL1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	55 Watt	55 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	20
PCI Express revision	5.0 and 4.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4	Gen 5, 28 Lanes, (CPU only)
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)