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

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13500 and Intel Core i9-10900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13500 is 28% faster and 20% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900KF.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13500
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PRICE£219.97£264
CPU MARK3125722584
VALUE14286
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY481181
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz10 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.30 GHz
THREADS38643119
DATEQ3/2022Q2/2020

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 i9-10900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900KF by 39%.


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 i9-10900KF efficiency score is 181. So, the Intel Core i5-13500 leads by 62%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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