AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i5-13500
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Intel Core i5-13500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 53% faster and 58% more expensive than Intel Core i5-13500.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $599 | $254.35 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 66028 | 31257 |
| VALUE | 110 | 123 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 170W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 388 | 481 |
| CORES | 16 x 4.30 GHz | 6 x 2.50 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.70 GHz | 4.80 GHz |
| THREADS | 4736 | 3864 |
| DATE | Q3/2024 | Q3/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | 67736 | $539 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900KS | 60550 | $649.98 | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | 58835 | $319 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13500
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 31673 | $267 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 28375 | $167 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 28310 | $383.99 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 9950X better than Intel Core i5-13500?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13500 by 12%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 66028. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 388. The Intel Core i5-13500 efficiency score is 481. So, the Intel Core i5-13500 leads by 24%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.