Intel Core i5-13500 vs Intel Core i9-13900K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13500 and Intel Core i9-13900K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13500 is 87% slower and 67% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-13900K
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PRICE£219.97£367.97
CPU MARK3125758576
VALUE142159
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY481469
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz8 x 3.00 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.80 GHz
THREADS38644608
DATEQ3/2022Q3/2022

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 i9-13900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
62382
£594.59
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
£393.66
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99

Is Intel Core i5-13500 better than Intel Core i9-13900K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-13900K by 12%.


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 i9-13900K efficiency score is 469. So, the Intel Core i5-13500 leads by 2%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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