Core i7-13800H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Intel

Core i7-13800H

14 Cores20 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

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AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-13800H

2023

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +6.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
  • Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

  • Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

  • +33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13800H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,349).
  • Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Core i7-13800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
  • 44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
  • Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13800H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13800H better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?
Yes. Core i7-13800H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.
Which one is better for gaming?
If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13800H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13800H is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Core i7-13800H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-13800H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Core i7-13800H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low262 FPS159 FPS
medium251 FPS131 FPS
high210 FPS115 FPS
ultra180 FPS95 FPS
1440p
low223 FPS140 FPS
medium191 FPS113 FPS
high153 FPS95 FPS
ultra135 FPS79 FPS
4K
low154 FPS78 FPS
medium131 FPS68 FPS
high101 FPS55 FPS
ultra90 FPS44 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low615 FPS511 FPS
medium521 FPS431 FPS
high443 FPS336 FPS
ultra405 FPS295 FPS
1440p
low533 FPS431 FPS
medium468 FPS377 FPS
high398 FPS305 FPS
ultra343 FPS256 FPS
4K
low313 FPS267 FPS
medium280 FPS236 FPS
high267 FPS208 FPS
ultra234 FPS179 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low648 FPS649 FPS
medium530 FPS529 FPS
high467 FPS480 FPS
ultra405 FPS411 FPS
1440p
low590 FPS543 FPS
medium491 FPS449 FPS
high427 FPS409 FPS
ultra370 FPS350 FPS
4K
low433 FPS396 FPS
medium373 FPS320 FPS
high338 FPS289 FPS
ultra289 FPS227 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low659 FPS651 FPS
medium659 FPS651 FPS
high659 FPS651 FPS
ultra659 FPS641 FPS
1440p
low659 FPS651 FPS
medium659 FPS651 FPS
high626 FPS593 FPS
ultra551 FPS511 FPS
4K
low555 FPS526 FPS
medium504 FPS473 FPS
high451 FPS426 FPS
ultra393 FPS371 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13800H and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Intel

Core i7-13800H

The Core i7-13800H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 26,349 points. Launch price was $457.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i7-13800H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13800H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13800H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13800H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-13800H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13800H scores 26,349 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-13800H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13800H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

FeatureCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads
14 / 20+75%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz+13%
4.6 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3.4 GHz+36%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)
32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+300%
512 kB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark
26,349+1%
26,054
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13800H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket
FCBGA1744
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0