
intel
Brand14/20
Cores/Threads2.5GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-13500

amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Intel Core i5-13500
Intel Core i5-13500
$242 • Jan 2023
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
$499 • Jul 2020
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i5-13500 | AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT |
---|---|---|
Cores | 14 | 12 |
Threads | 20 | 24 |
Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 8 | N/A |
Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 25 X | 39 X |
TDP | 65 W | 105 W |
Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
Cache L3 | 24.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | N/A |
Architecture | Core i5 (Raptor Lake) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) |
Process Size | 10nm | 7nm |
Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am4 |
Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
Die Size | 215 mm² | 2 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | 7600 million |
Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-13500
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i5-13500 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13500
INTEL • 14/20 • 2.5GHz

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
AMD • 12/24 • 3.9GHz
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