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Intel Core i5-13500 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-13500BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 3900X

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-13500

  • Blender render score 280 samples/min
  • Cores 14
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 3900X

  • Blender render score 275 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-13500 is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-13500280

Median of 3 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X275

Median of 12 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A49%Fair
B57%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 3900X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB

Office Work

A73%Good
B40%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13500 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A65%Good
B41%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13500 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A49%Fair
B50%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-13500 comes out ahead

It wins 5 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-13500

59/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X

47/100

AIntel Core i5-13500

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Cores 14 vs 12 (17% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (4% higher)
  • Blender render score 280 samples/min vs 275 samples/min (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 64 MB (63% lower)
  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (34% lower)
  • Threads 20 vs 24 (17% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 24 MB (167% higher)
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (52% higher)
  • Threads 24 vs 20 (20% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Cores 12 vs 14 (14% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 4.8 GHz (4% lower)
  • Blender render score 275 samples/min vs 280 samples/min (2% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-13500BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.280 samples/min Better +2%275 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.312
Cores & clocks
Cores14 Better +17%12
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads2024 Better +20%
Base clock2.5 GHz3.8 GHz Better +52%
Max boost clock4.8 GHz Better +4%4.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB64 MB Better +167%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 2
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20232019
Launch price$232$499

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Intel Core i5-13500 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-13500 and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13500 posts a median render score of 280 against 275 for AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 12 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-13500: 14 cores, 20 threads, 4.8 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $232. AMD Ryzen 9 3900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $499.

Our overall scores are 59 for Core i5-13500 and 47 for Ryzen 9 3900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 3900X; for office work: Core i5-13500; for daily use: Core i5-13500; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-13500 vs Ryzen 9 3900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-13500 or the Ryzen 9 3900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13500 posts a median render score of 280 against 275 for AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 12 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-13500 or the Ryzen 9 3900X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i5-13500 at 65 W, so the Core i5-13500 draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-13500 and the Ryzen 9 3900X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-13500 launched at $232 and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X at $499. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-13500 or the Ryzen 9 3900X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (49 vs 57 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.