i7-13790F vs Ryzen 9 5900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
24.61
Core i7-13790F
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
29.15
+18.4%

Core i7-13790F outperforms Ryzen 9 5900X by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i7-13790F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking206151
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation32.2559.23
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency22.1742.41
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date5 November 2020 (4 years ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$441

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-13790F has 84% better value for money than Ryzen 9 5900X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i7-13790F 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.2 GHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors0 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i7-13790F 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 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i7-13790F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i7-13790F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i7-13790F 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 5900X and Core i7-13790F. 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

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i7-13790F.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 5900X 24.61
i7-13790F 29.15
+18.4%

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 5900X 39097
i7-13790F 46309
+18.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.61 29.15
Recency 5 November 2020 10 February 2023
Physical cores 12 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900X has a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i7-13790F, on the other hand, has a 18.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores, and 61.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13790F is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 5900X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i7-13790F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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