Core i9-13905H
VS
Ryzen AI 9 365

Core i9-13905H vs Ryzen AI 9 365

Intel

Core i9-13905H

14 Cores20 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen AI 9 365

10 Cores20 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2024

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13905H

#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
107%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
104%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
102%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
102%
#166
Core i9-13905H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
98%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
97%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
94%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
91%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
90%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 365

#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
116%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
109%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i9-13905H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen AI 9 365 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i9-13905HRyzen AI 9 365
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i9-13905HRyzen AI 9 365
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13905H and Ryzen AI 9 365

Intel

Core i9-13905H

The Core i9-13905H 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 29,807 points. Launch price was $697.

AMD

Ryzen AI 9 365

The Ryzen AI 9 365 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). 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: 30,187 points. Launch price was $499.

Processing Power

The Core i9-13905H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-13905H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13905H versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 365 — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-13905H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i9-13905H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 365 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13905H scores 29,807 against the Ryzen AI 9 365's 30,187 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 365. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureCore i9-13905HRyzen AI 9 365
Cores / Threads
14 / 20+40%
10 / 20
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz+8%
5 GHz
Base Clock
2.6 GHz+30%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)
24 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
4 nm-43%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Strix Point (2024−2025)
PassMark
29,807
30,187+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi
19,384
Geekbench 6 Single
2,300
Geekbench 6 Multi
14,000
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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13905H uses the FCBGA1792 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 365 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i9-13905H) vs 20 (Ryzen AI 9 365) — the Ryzen AI 9 365 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureCore i9-13905HRyzen AI 9 365
Socket
FCBGA1792
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
20+67%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 365 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13905H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI 9 365). Both include integrated graphics Iris Xe 96EU (Core i9-13905H) and Radeon 880M (Ryzen AI 9 365) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13905H targets Workstation, Ryzen AI 9 365 targets Mobile AI. Direct competitor: Core i9-13905H rivals Ryzen 9 7940HS.

FeatureCore i9-13905HRyzen AI 9 365
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe 96EU
Radeon 880M
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
AMD-V
Target Use
Workstation
Mobile AI