Intel Core i5-13500 vs Intel Core i9-13900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13500 and Intel Core i9-13900 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13500 is 46% slower and 156% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13500
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PRICE£219.97£563.99
CPU MARK3125745679
VALUE14281
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY481703
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz8 x 2.00 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS38644310
DATEQ3/2022Q1/2023

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 i9-13900

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 i5-13500 better than Intel Core i9-13900?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-13900 by 43%.


The Intel Core i5-13500 is less 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 i9-13900 efficiency score is 703. So, the Intel Core i9-13900 leads by 46%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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