Intel Core i5-13500 vs Intel Core i9-10900F

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13500 and Intel Core i9-10900F CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13500 is 36% faster and 1% more expensive than Intel Core i9-10900F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13500
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PRICE£219.97£216.72
CPU MARK3125720005
VALUE14292
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY481308
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz10 x 2.80 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS38643033
DATEQ3/2022Q3/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10900F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

Is Intel Core i5-13500 better than Intel Core i9-10900F?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900F by 35%.


The Intel Core i5-13500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 31257. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 481. The Intel Core i9-10900F efficiency score is 308. So, the Intel Core i5-13500 leads by 36%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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