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

Intel Core i5-13500
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PRICE$599$254.35
CPU MARK6602831257
VALUE110123
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP170W65W
EFFICIENCY388481
CORES16 x 4.30 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS47363864
DATEQ3/2024Q3/2022

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13500

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.