i5-13500TE vs Ryzen 9 3900XT

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3900XT
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
20.56
+52.7%
Core i5-13500TE
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
13.46

Ryzen 9 3900XT outperforms Core i5-13500TE by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3900XT and Core i5-13500TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking274559
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation26.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency18.5236.37
Architecture codenameMatisse 2 (2020)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date7 July 2020 (4 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3900XT and Core i5-13500TE 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2420
Base clock speed3.8 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die size74 mm2257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3900XT and Core i5-13500TE 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 configuration11
SocketAM41700
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3900XT and Core i5-13500TE. 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 9 3900XT and Core i5-13500TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3900XT and Core i5-13500TE are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3900XT and Core i5-13500TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3900XT and Core i5-13500TE.

PCIe version4.05.0
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 9 3900XT 20.56
+52.7%
i5-13500TE 13.46

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 9 3900XT 32659
+52.7%
i5-13500TE 21384

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.56 13.46
Recency 7 July 2020 4 January 2023
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 24 20
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 35 Watt

Ryzen 9 3900XT has a 52.7% higher aggregate performance score, 20% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i5-13500TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, 16.7% more physical cores, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 3900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13500TE in performance tests.


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