AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core i5-13400
77.8Single-core62.5
75.2Multi-core49.3
94.4Gamingspec-based50.2
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.8 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+26) and single-core (+15). Intel Core i5-13400 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 7900X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 78 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 75 vs 49
- 540% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 20 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 96% higher PassMark: 50,200 vs 25,600
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $599
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 65 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+9% | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+76% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+22% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+26% | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+540% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,020+31%Top 17% | 2,300Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,128+60%Top 20% | 11,300Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,908+6%Top 29% | 1,800Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 26,747+69%Top 19% | 15,800Top 41% |
| PassMark | 50,200+96%Top 17% | 25,600Bottom 49% |
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