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Intel Core i7-13700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

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 i7-13700BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 5950X

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-13700

  • Blender render score 420 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Blender render score 415 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 4.9 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 i7-13700 is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-13700420

Median of 2 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 5950X415

Median of 116 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A61%Good
B67%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 5950X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB

Office Work

A80%Excellent
B49%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-13700 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A73%Good
B49%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-13700 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A59%Good
B63%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 5950X · Threads: 32 vs 24

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-13700 comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i7-13700

68/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 5950X

57/100

AIntel Core i7-13700

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.2 GHz vs 4.9 GHz (6% higher)
  • Blender render score 420 samples/min vs 415 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 30 MB vs 64 MB (53% lower)
  • Base clock 2.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (38% lower)
  • Threads 24 vs 32 (25% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 30 MB (113% higher)
  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz (62% higher)
  • Threads 32 vs 24 (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz vs 5.2 GHz (6% lower)
  • Blender render score 415 samples/min vs 420 samples/min (1% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-13700BAMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.420 samples/min Better +1%415 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2116
Cores & clocks
Cores1616
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads2432 Better +33%
Base clock2.1 GHz3.4 GHz Better +62%
Max boost clock5.2 GHz Better +6%4.9 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache30 MB64 MB Better +113%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 3
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20232020
Launch price$384$799

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Intel Core i7-13700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-13700 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-13700 posts a median render score of 420 against 415 for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 2 and 116 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-13700: 16 cores, 24 threads, 5.2 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $384. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 4.9 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $799.

Our overall scores are 68 for Core i7-13700 and 57 for Ryzen 9 5950X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 5950X; for office work: Core i7-13700; for daily use: Core i7-13700; for content creation: Ryzen 9 5950X. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-13700 vs Ryzen 9 5950X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-13700 or the Ryzen 9 5950X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-13700 posts a median render score of 420 against 415 for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 2 and 116 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-13700 or the Ryzen 9 5950X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i7-13700 at 65 W, so the Core i7-13700 draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-13700 and the Ryzen 9 5950X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-13700 launched at $384 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at $799. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-13700 or the Ryzen 9 5950X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (61 vs 67 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.