Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core i9-13900K — Specs & Performance Compared
Verdict: The Intel Core i9-13900K is ahead of the Ryzen 7 5700X on all 4 shared benchmarks on file, by 36% to 101%, including 47% in Cinebench R23 single (2,243 vs 1,527).
Side-by-side CPU comparison of the Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i9-13900K. Both released in 2022. MSRP range: $299 · $589. Specs, synthetic benchmarks, AI inference tok/s, and Amazon availability below; each column header links to that part's benchmark page.
Intel Core i9-13900K
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.
Where to buy
A listing for each part; the current price and stock are on the retailer's page.
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| cores | 8 | — |
| threads | 16 | 32 |
| p cores | — | 8 |
| e cores | — | 16 |
| base clock ghz | 3.4 | — |
| boost clock ghz | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| tdp w | 65 | 125 |
| l3 cache mb | 32 | 36 |
| process nm | 7 | — |
| socket | AMD Socket AM4 | LGA1700 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Each row says whether a higher or a lower number is better (ranks and times are lower-is-better). Scores come from TechPowerUp, Beebom, Notebookcheck, Electronic Clinic, Gizbot, PC Guide, Tom's Hardware, Geekbench Browser, HardwareDB, NanoReview, PassMark and numberworld.org; each row links its sources, and where they differ the cell shows their median. Empty cells mean we don't yet have that benchmark on file for the SKU.
| Benchmark | Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 multi (higher is better) Source: TechPowerUp, Beebom, Notebookcheck, Electronic Clinic, Gizbot, PC Guide, Tom's Hardware |
13,230 pts | 39,689 points |
| Cinebench R23 single (higher is better) Source: TechPowerUp, Beebom, Notebookcheck, Electronic Clinic, Gizbot, PC Guide, Tom's Hardware |
1,527 pts | 2,243 points |
| Geekbench 5 multi (higher is better) Source: Gizbot |
8,964 points | — |
| Geekbench 5 single (higher is better) Source: Gizbot |
1,580 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 multi (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser, HardwareDB, PC Guide |
9,706 pts | — |
| Geekbench 6 single (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser, HardwareDB, NanoReview, PC Guide |
2,185 pts | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
28,891 pts | 58,192 pts |
| PassMark CPU Single Thread Rating (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
— | 4,595 points |
| PassMark Single Thread (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
3,386 points | 4,598 pts |
| PassMark Single Thread Rating (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
3,386 points | 4,597 points |
| Tom's Hardware CPU Hierarchy (lower is better) Source: Tom's Hardware |
— | 590 rank |
| Y-cruncher 1B (lower is better) Source: numberworld.org |
— | 16 seconds |
Quick answers
Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 5700X or the Intel Core i9-13900K?
The Intel Core i9-13900K is ahead of the Ryzen 7 5700X on all 4 shared benchmarks on file, by 36% to 101%, including 47% in Cinebench R23 single (2,243 vs 1,527).
What did the Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i9-13900K cost at launch?
The Ryzen 7 5700X launched at a $299 MSRP and the Intel Core i9-13900K at $589. Street prices drift from launch pricing; the Where to buy section links current listings.
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