AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i5-13400

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i5-13400 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 62% faster and 40% more expensive than Intel Core i5-13400.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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PRICE$501$299.99
CPU MARK6247423725
VALUE12579
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP170W154W
EFFICIENCY367154
CORES16 x 4.50 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS42663539
DATEQ3/2022Q3/2022

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
$175.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
24416
$164.99
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
$190.99

Is AMD Ryzen 9 7950X better than Intel Core i5-13400?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-13400 by 37%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 62474. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 367. The Intel Core i5-13400 efficiency score is 154. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X leads by 58%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.