Core i7-13700HX vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 385

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 i7-13700HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+2.1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $485 MSRP, while Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 385

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +36.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (31,508 vs 32,157).

Core i7-13700HX

2023

Ryzen AI Max PRO 385

2025

Why buy it

✅+2.1% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +36.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $485 MSRP, while Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (31,508 vs 32,157).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700HX better than Ryzen AI Max PRO 385?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is ahead with a 36.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700HX pulls ahead with 2.1% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700HX is the better fit. You are getting 2.1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

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

Core i7-13700HX is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700HX is at an unclear MSRP at $485 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 2.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 36.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (66.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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.

Core i7-13700HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
1080p
low	264 FPS	277 FPS
medium	254 FPS	243 FPS
high	210 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	233 FPS
medium	193 FPS	185 FPS
high	153 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	162 FPS
medium	131 FPS	129 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
1080p
low	340 FPS	684 FPS
medium	291 FPS	565 FPS
high	245 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	417 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	591 FPS
medium	264 FPS	514 FPS
high	223 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	360 FPS
4K
low	176 FPS	352 FPS
medium	159 FPS	311 FPS
high	151 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	251 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
1080p
low	647 FPS	788 FPS
medium	527 FPS	788 FPS
high	467 FPS	706 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	594 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	788 FPS
medium	486 FPS	644 FPS
high	425 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	472 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	562 FPS
medium	372 FPS	459 FPS
high	333 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	338 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
1080p
low	804 FPS	788 FPS
medium	804 FPS	788 FPS
high	715 FPS	788 FPS
ultra	635 FPS	781 FPS
1440p
low	778 FPS	788 FPS
medium	691 FPS	768 FPS
high	599 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	590 FPS
4K
low	547 FPS	609 FPS
medium	497 FPS	541 FPS
high	443 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	426 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700HX and Ryzen AI Max PRO 385

Core i7-13700HX

The Core i7-13700HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,157 points. Launch price was $485.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 385

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,508 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13700HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-13700HX versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-13700HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700HX scores 32,157 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385's 31,508 — a 2% lead for the Core i7-13700HX. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700HX vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385.

Feature	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+71%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	32,157+2%	31,508
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,886
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	14,136

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Core i7-13700HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700HX) vs 8 (Ryzen AI Max PRO 385). Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Core i7-13700HX) and Strix Halo platform (Ryzen AI Max PRO 385).

Feature	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen AI Max PRO 385
Socket	FCBGA1964	FP11
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	LPDDR5x-8000
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700HX) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI Max PRO 385). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (Core i7-13700HX) and Radeon 8050S (Ryzen AI Max PRO 385) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 targets Enterprise AI Mobile. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 rivals M3 Max.