AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is almost two years older than Intel Core i7 13700K. It’s also a few bucks cheaper. So, is it worth getting a newer one by spending slightly more, or does the older CPU give you better value for its performance? Here, we have compared both CPUs in depth with benchmarks and gaming performance to determine which gives you better value for money.
Main Differences
- Intel Core i5 13700K is 2 Years newer.
- Ryzen 9 5900X has a 4.8 GHz CPU Clock speed, while Intel Core i7 13700K has a 5.3 GHz CPU Clock speed.
- Intel Core i7 13700K uses a 10nm process compared to a 5nm process on Ryzen 9 5900X
- Ryzen 9 5900X has 4 less cores.
- Intel Core i7 13700K supports DDR5 RAM at 5600MHz, while Ryzen 9 5900X supports DDR4 RAM at 3200MHz.
- Ryzen 9 5900X doesn’t have an integrated GPU
Specs Comparison
Before we take a look at benchmarks, let’s compare some specifications for both CPUs.
| Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i7 13700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 3 (Vermeer) | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA-1700 |
| L1 Cache | 64K/core | 80K/core |
| L2 Cache | 512K/core | 2MB/core |
| L3 Cache | 64MB(shared) | 30MB(shared) |
| Multiplier | 37x | 45x |
| Fabrication Process | 7nm | 10nm |
| Transistors | 4.15 billions | unknown |
| TDP | 105 W | 125 W |
| Max Temperature | 90°C | 100°C |
| Integrated Graphics | No | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Clock Seed | – | 1600 MHz |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Memory Size | 128 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
| PCI Express Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Release date | 08 October 2020 | 27 September 2022 |
Benchmarks
Now that we have compared basic specs, let’s compare some popular benchmark standards between these two CPUs to find out which one comes out on top in performance.
Passmark Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 3469
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 4359(+22%)
PassMark Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 39150
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 46457(+10%)
Geekbench 6 Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 2187
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 2867(+26%)
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 11901
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 17847(39%)
Cinebench 2024 Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 98
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 125(+24%)
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 1189
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 1600(+29%)
Gaming benchmark tests
While benchmarks like Passmark and Geekbench give a general idea about the performance, they still don’t show the full picture. Here is the comparison between both CPUs in popular games to show you the real-life usage performance of these CPUs.
| Game | Ryzen 9 5900X(FPS) | Intel Core i7 13700K(FPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (Medium 1080p) | 131 | 210 |
| Watch Dogs Legion (Very High 1080p) | 123 | 177 |
| Hitman 3 (High 1080p) | 179 | 224 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn (Favor 1080p) | 197 | 207 |
| Spiderman Remastered (High 1080p) | 92 | 127 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Highest 1080p) | 180 | 273 |
| Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction (Low 1080p) | 405 | 452 |
| CS: GO (Medium 1080p) | 387 | 481 |
Productivity benchmark tests
Not everyone plans to use their PC for gaming purposes, but some people also use them for 3D design and video editing. So, we are also sharing some productivity benchmarks with you.
Blender (Lower is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 655
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 482(+30%)
Adobe After Effects (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 1016
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 1299(+24%)
Adobe Photoshop (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 1231
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 1545(+22%)
Adobe Premiere Pro (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 5900X – 997
- Intel Core i7 13700K – 1197(+18%)
Price
At the time of making this comparison, the Ryzen 9 5900X is available at $261, while the Intel Core i7 13700K is priced at $298. So, the Intel Core i7 13700K is 13% more expensive compared to the Ryzen 9 5900X
Check the latest price of Ryzen 9 5900X
Conclusion – Which one should you buy?
Now, it’s time to look at all the data and figure out which one is the best option for you. First up, the Ryzen 9 5900X is just 13% cheaper. So, there isn’t any huge price difference between the two.
Now, when it comes to benchmarks, there is a huge difference between the two CPUs. In traditional benchmarks, the Intel Core i7 13700K performs much better. There is more than 20% performance gain in every benchmark.
The same story applies to gaming. In every single game, the Intel Core i7-13700 K performs significantly better, and the difference between the two CPUs is quite substantial.
Ryzen 9 5900X continues to perform worse, even in content creation and Productivity benchmarks. Intel Core i7 13700K performs more than 20% better in every content creation software benchmark.
So, in conclusion, the Intel Core i7 13700K is a clear winner, because it’s just a few bucks more expensive compared to the Ryzen 9 5900X. However, it delivers much better performance and gives you much better value for your money.
