Intel Core i5-10500 vs Intel Core i9-13900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and Intel Core i9-13900 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 247% slower and 167% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-13900
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PRICE£210.95£563.99
CPU MARK1317245679
VALUE6281
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY203703
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz8 x 2.00 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS28054310
DATEQ2/2020Q1/2023

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-13900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than Intel Core i9-13900?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-13900 by 31%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13172. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 203. The Intel Core i9-13900 efficiency score is 703. So, the Intel Core i9-13900 leads by 246%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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