AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs Intel Core i5-13500
37.6Single-core63.7
54.2Multi-core49.8
78.3Gamingspec-based55.9
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X scores 55.2 against 55.5 for Intel Core i5-13500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-13500 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 50
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 52% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13500
- Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 38
- 92% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 42% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,848 vs 2,702
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 154 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+92% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,540Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,000Top 46% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300Bottom 30% | 1,780+37%Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,300+26%Top 36% | 14,573Top 49% |
| PassMark | 32,465+6%Top 31% | 30,680Top 34% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,702Bottom 29% | 3,848+42%Top 35% |
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