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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 · high settings · RTX 4070). 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
247 FPS
Average FPS
244 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
247average FPS
244average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+◆
500+◆
Counter-Strike 2
407◆
399◆
League of Legends
482◆
473◆
Fortnite
160
160
Apex Legends
243
243
Rainbow Six Siege X
428◆
420◆
Overwatch 2
312
312
Rocket League
375◆
368◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
214◆
210◆
Marvel Rivals
171◆
168◆
Dota 2
279◆
273◆

Other games

GTA V
182◆
179◆
Minecraft
353◆
347◆
EA SPORTS FC
214◆
210◆
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
107◆
105◆
Rust
123◆
121◆