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Core i5-13500 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-13500 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-13500

2.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo
Intel Core i5-13500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz

Buy for 144.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-13500

2.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo
Intel Core i5-13500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz

Buy for 144.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13500 outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 5900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13500 is 790 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 5900X.

Advantages of Core i5-13500

  • Performs up to 0% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Ryzen 9 5900X - 240 vs 239 FPS
  • Up to 45% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $129.86 vs $234.56
  • Up to 45% better value when playing Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Ryzen 9 5900X - $0.60 vs $1.09 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13500 - 24 vs 20 threads
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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo
Core i5-13500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

240

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.6/FPS

100%

Price, €

€144.14

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz

Buy for 144.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

239

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.09/FPS

55%

Price, €

€260.36

55%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo
Core i5-13500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo
Core i5-13500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2403

100%

Multi-Core

12346

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

91%

Multi-Core

11883

96%

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo

Core i5-13500

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Raptor LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores12
20Threads
24
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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