Compare / Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: which is better?

Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 9 5900X perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-13700K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-13700K

81%of the fastest CPU
≈ $264Part score 86/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 5900X

61%of the fastest CPU
≈ $270 (used)Part score 71/100
Value: Core i7-13700K

Head to head

81%
Gaming performance
61%
86/100
Part score
71/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $264
Approx. price
≈ $270 (used)
100/100
Value for money
74/100

Specifications

Core i7-13700KRyzen 9 5900X
Cores / threads16 / 2412 / 24
Max boost5.4 GHz4.8 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W105 W
SocketLGA1700AM4
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20222020
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-13700KRyzen 9 5900X
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value