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Core i5-13400 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-13400 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-13400

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400 Logo
Intel Core i5-13400, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 198.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 264 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12C/24T, 70 MB di cache, fino a 4,8 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 242.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-13400

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400 Logo
Intel Core i5-13400, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 198.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 264 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12C/24T, 70 MB di cache, fino a 4,8 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 242.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13400 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 i5-13400 is 790 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 5900X.

Advantages of Core i5-13400

  • Performs up to 3% better in War Thunder than Ryzen 9 5900X - 237 vs 230 FPS
  • Up to 18% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - €198.52 vs €242.21
  • Up to 20% better value when playing War Thunder than Ryzen 9 5900X - €0.84 vs €1.05 per FPS
  • 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 i5-13400 - 24 vs 16 threads
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War Thunder

War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i5-13400 Logo
Core i5-13400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

237

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.84/FPS

100%

Price, €

€198.52

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13400, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 198.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 264 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

230

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.05/FPS

80%

Price, €

€242.21

81%

Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12C/24T, 70 MB di cache, fino a 4,8 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 242.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i5-13400 Logo
Core i5-13400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13400 Logo
Core i5-13400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2287

100%

Multi-Core

10364

87%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

95%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i5-13400 Logo

Core i5-13400

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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
10Cores
12
16Threads
24
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
Not AvailableTDP105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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