AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i5-13400F
43.4Single-core62.5
38.6Multi-core49.3
42.4Gaming50.2
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 550014 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+19) and Multi-core (+11). AMD Ryzen 5 5500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $196
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400F
- Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 43
- Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 42
- 217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
- 68% higher Max turbo power: 148 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 148 W+68% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 10 MB+217% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750Top 49% | 2,300+31%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900Top 53% | 11,300+43%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390Top 50% | 1,800+29%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100Top 58% | 15,800+56%Top 31% |
| PassMark | 19,000Top 52% | 25,600+35%Top 37% |
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