AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i5-13400
93Single-core62.5
99Multi-core49.3
85.2Gaming50.2
19 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+50) and gaming (+35). 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 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 63
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 49
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 50
- 220% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 20 MB
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
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 $649
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 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 9950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+72% | 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 9950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+42% | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400+48%Top 2% | 2,300Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000+104%Top 2% | 11,300Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280+27%Top 3% | 1,800Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000+166%Top 2% | 15,800Top 31% |
| PassMark | 66,500+160%Top 2% | 25,600Top 37% |
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