i5-13490F vs Ryzen 7 3800X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 3800X
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
14.56
Core i5-13490F
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.36
+19.2%

Core i5-13490F outperforms Ryzen 7 3800X by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-13490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking495366
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.4354.87
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Power efficiency13.1125.26
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date7 July 2019 (5 years ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399$235

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13490F has 234% better value for money than Ryzen 7 3800X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-13490F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-13490F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM41700
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-13490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-13490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-13490F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-13490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-13490F.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 3800X 14.56
i5-13490F 17.36
+19.2%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 7 3800X 23125
i5-13490F 27574
+19.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.56 17.36
Recency 7 July 2019 10 February 2023
Physical cores 8 10
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 7 3800X has a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i5-13490F, on the other hand, has a 19.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 25% more physical cores, and 61.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13490F is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 3800X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i5-13490F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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