AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core i3-13100F
54.4Single-core57
62.1Multi-core33.7
79.6Gamingspec-based37.3
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X6 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+28). Intel Core i3-13100F 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 9 5900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 34
- 433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB
- 200% higher cores: 12 vs 4
- 200% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 4
- 200% higher threads: 24 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-13100F
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 45% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 105 W
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 58 W+45% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+29% | 110 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+7% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+20% | 5 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+433% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i3-13100F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,500Top 37% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600Bottom 51% | 1,653+3%Top 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,700+168%Top 27% | 8,090Bottom 26% |
| PassMark | 39,000+166%Top 27% | 14,653Bottom 27% |
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