AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i5-13400F

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core i5-13400F CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 51% faster and 64% more expensive than Intel Core i5-13400F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13400F
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PRICE£393.66£142.97
CPU MARK5140225038
VALUE131175
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP170W148W
EFFICIENCY302169
CORES12 x 4.70 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO5.60 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS42383635
DATEQ3/2022Q1/2023

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13400F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900X better than Intel Core i5-13400F?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13400F by 34%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 51402. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 302. The Intel Core i5-13400F efficiency score is 169. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X leads by 44%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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