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Core i5-13500 vs Core i9-7900X

Core i5-13500 vs Core i9-7900X: 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, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 MB, fino a 4,8 GHz

Buy for 217.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 444 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
INTEL Processore Core i9-7900X (Skylake-X) Deca-Core 3.3 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 541.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 444 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-13500

2.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo
Intel Core i5-13500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 MB, fino a 4,8 GHz

Buy for 217.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 444 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
INTEL Processore Core i9-7900X (Skylake-X) Deca-Core 3.3 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 541.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 444 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13500 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13500 is 2018 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7900X.

Advantages of Core i5-13500

  • Performs up to 26% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i9-7900X - 179 vs 142 FPS
  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - €217.99 vs €541.71
  • Up to 68% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i9-7900X - €1.22 vs €3.81 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
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HITMAN 2

HITMAN 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo
Core i5-13500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

179

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.22/FPS

100%

Price, €

€217.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 MB, fino a 4,8 GHz

Buy for 217.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 444 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

142

79%

Value, €/FPS

€3.81/FPS

32%

Price, €

€541.71

40%

INTEL Processore Core i9-7900X (Skylake-X) Deca-Core 3.3 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 541.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 444 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo
Core i5-13500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo
Core i5-13500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2428

100%

Multi-Core

12277

100%

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1440

59%

Multi-Core

8855

72%

Intel Core i5-13500 Logo

Core i5-13500

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Intel Core i9-7900X Logo

Core i9-7900X

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateJun 26th, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i9
Raptor LakeCodenameSkylake-E/EP
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores10
20Threads20
2.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
65 W
TDP140 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
25.0xMultiplier
33.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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