Core i7-13700E vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Core i7-13700E
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700E
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700E | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700E | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700E and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Core i7-13700E
The Core i7-13700E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 33,824 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,619 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700E packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-13700E versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-13700E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700E scores 33,824 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375's 33,619 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-13700E. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 24,775 vs 22,246 (10.8% advantage for the Core i7-13700E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,118 vs 2,864, a 29.9% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,711 vs 15,012 (2% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700E vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375.
| Feature | Core i7-13700E | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+88% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Strix Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 33,824 | 33,619 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 24,775+11% | 22,246 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,118 | 2,864+35% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,711 | 15,012+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-13700E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700E) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) — the Core i7-13700E offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610E,Q670E,R680E,W680 (Core i7-13700E) and FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375).
| Feature | Core i7-13700E | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5x-8000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-13700E) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700E) and Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700E targets Embedded Workstation, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 targets Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700E rivals Ryzen 7 7700; Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX.
| Feature | Core i7-13700E | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, IOMMU |
| Target Use | Embedded Workstation | Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-13700E launched at $390 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 debuted at $0. At current prices ($380 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is $380 cheaper.
| Feature | Core i7-13700E | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $390 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.0 | — |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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