AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core i7-13700

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i7-13700 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group Intel Core i 13000
4 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Name Intel Core i7-13700
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-13700 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
24 Threads 24
12x Cores None
None None 1.5 GHz
12 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.1 GHz
None None 5.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 4.1 GHz
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.7 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-13700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 256
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 32
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.6 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR5-5600
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
142 W TDP (PL2) 219 W
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-13700 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q4/2020 Release date Q1/2023
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
7 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
549 $ Release price 384 $
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Raptor Lake S
64.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1700
6.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
42060
42060
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
39295
39295

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
24770
24770
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
21878
21878

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
16633
16633
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
14515
14515

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
16079
16079
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
12637
12637

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
2675
2675
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
2199
2199

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
2107
2107
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
1636
1636

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700
16C 24T @ 2.1 GHz
2002
2002
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
1727
1727