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Ryzen 9 5900X vs Core i5-13500T: which is better?

Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i5-13500T perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-13500T offers better value for money.

AMD

Ryzen 9 5900X

61%of the fastest CPU
≈ $270 (used)Part score 71/100
VS
Intel

Core i5-13500T

60%of the fastest CPU
≈ $160Part score 70/100
Cheaper: Core i5-13500TValue: Core i5-13500T

Head to head

61%
Gaming performance
60%
71/100
Part score
70/100
303 FPS
Average FPS
300 FPS
≈ $270 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $160
60/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Ryzen 9 5900XCore i5-13500T
Cores / threads12 / 2414
Max boost4.8 GHz4.6 GHz
Power (TDP)105 W35 W
SocketAM4LGA1700
MemoryDDR4DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Release year20202023
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Ryzen 9 5900XCore i5-13500T
303average FPS
300average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+◆
500+◆
Counter-Strike 2
500+◆
500+◆
League of Legends
500+◆
500+◆
Fortnite
343◆
336◆
Apex Legends
300◆
300◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
500+◆
500+◆
Overwatch 2
500+◆
500+◆
Rocket League
482◆
473◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
268◆
263◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
236◆
231◆
Marvel Rivals
214◆
210◆
Dota 2
343◆
336◆

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
428◆
420◆
Red Dead Redemption 2
182◆
179◆
Cyberpunk 2077
171◆
168◆
EA SPORTS FC
236◆
231◆
Roblox
240◆
240◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
126◆
124◆
Rust
148◆
145◆