Core i7-13620H vs Ryzen 7 7735H

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 i7-13620H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13620H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,619 vs 23,804).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Core i7-13620H

2023

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13620H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,619 vs 23,804).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13620H better than Ryzen 7 7735H?

Yes. Core i7-13620H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 25.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.8% 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 i7-13620H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 25.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13620H is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-13620H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-13620H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 25.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-13620H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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.

Core i7-13620H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7735H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	293 FPS	246 FPS
medium	269 FPS	230 FPS
high	229 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	241 FPS	217 FPS
medium	197 FPS	184 FPS
high	162 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	152 FPS
medium	138 FPS	129 FPS
high	107 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	595 FPS	414 FPS
medium	519 FPS	350 FPS
high	426 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	272 FPS
1440p
low	538 FPS	357 FPS
medium	450 FPS	312 FPS
high	380 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	333 FPS	246 FPS
medium	281 FPS	221 FPS
high	258 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	558 FPS
high	595 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	387 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	505 FPS
high	587 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	595 FPS	430 FPS
medium	494 FPS	366 FPS
high	442 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	261 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	590 FPS
high	595 FPS	590 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	590 FPS
high	595 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	595 FPS	535 FPS
medium	557 FPS	488 FPS
high	502 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	432 FPS	376 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13620H and Ryzen 7 7735H

Core i7-13620H

The Core i7-13620H 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 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: 23,804 points. Launch price was $502.

Ryzen 7 7735H

The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13620H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13620H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-13620H versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-13620H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-13620H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13620H scores 23,804 against the Ryzen 7 7735H's 23,619 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-13620H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13620H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735H.

Feature	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 7735H
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+3%	4.75 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)
PassMark	23,804	23,619
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,176	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,859	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,766	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13620H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Core i7-13620H supports up to 96 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 7735H
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB+50%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13620H has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i7-13620H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13620H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (64EU) (Core i7-13620H) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 7735H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.