AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i5-13400
78.6Single-core62.5
92.9Multi-core49.3
85.2Gamingspec-based50.2
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.7 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+44) and single-core (+16). 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 7950X
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 49
- 220% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 20 MB
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 144% higher PassMark: 62,500 vs 25,600
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 65 W+62% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+55% | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+80% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+24% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+68% | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+220% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | 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 7950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920+27%Top 25% | 2,300Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+86%Top 7% | 11,300Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,020+12%Top 24% | 1,800Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 38,000+141%Top 9% | 15,800Top 42% |
| PassMark | 62,500+144%Top 6% | 25,600Bottom 49% |
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