The Core i5-13500 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $28.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Up to 14% cheaper – $178.02 vs $207.00
Core i5-13500 vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13500
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
228
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, $
$207
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
189
83%
Min 1% FPS
133
85%
Price, $
$178.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.94/FPS
96%
Core i5-13500 vs Core i7-990X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13500 vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13500 vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13500
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
12 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.466 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.733 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $242.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Gulftown |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
