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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-13420H vs Ryzen 9 5900HS

The Core i5-13420H is slightly faster than the Ryzen 9 5900HS on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-13420H

640FPS

Ryzen 9 5900HS

601FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-13420H

232FPS

Ryzen 9 5900HS

213FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-13420H

304FPS

Ryzen 9 5900HS

269FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-13420H

215FPS

Ryzen 9 5900HS

211FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-13420H

674FPS

Ryzen 9 5900HS

639FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-13420H

238FPS

Ryzen 9 5900HS

231FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-13420H

706FPS

Ryzen 9 5900HS

669FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-13420H

237FPS

Ryzen 9 5900HS

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-13420H

55%

Ryzen 9 5900HS

47%

Core i5-13420H ranks 8 points higher.

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Ryzen 9 5900HS has 4 more threads.

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Core i5-13420H

12 MB

Ryzen 9 5900HS

16 MB

Ryzen 9 5900HS has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-13420H

2.1 GHz

Ryzen 9 5900HS

3 GHz

Ryzen 9 5900HS has a 43% higher base clock.

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Core i5-13420H

4.6 GHz

Ryzen 9 5900HS

4.6 GHz

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Core i5-13420H

45W

Ryzen 9 5900HS

35W

Ryzen 9 5900HS draws 10W less power.

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Core i5-13420H

Ryzen 9 5900HS

Core i5-13420HRyzen 9 5900HS

Intel BGA 1744

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FP6

Raptor Lake-H

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Cezanne

Mobile

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Mobile

Iris Xe Graphics 80EU

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Radeon Vega 8

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

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4266 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-13420H or Ryzen 9 5900HS?expand_more

The Core i5-13420H. It's 15% faster than the Ryzen 9 5900HS on average across 100+ games, scoring 53/100 vs 46/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-13420H than Ryzen 9 5900HS?expand_more

15% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-13420H or Ryzen 9 5900HS?expand_more

The Core i5-13420H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-13420H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 53/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 5900HS?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-13420H scores 53/100, Ryzen 9 5900HS scores 46/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-13420H or Ryzen 9 5900HS bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-13420H or Ryzen 9 5900HS?expand_more

The Core i5-13420H is the stronger pick at 53/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.