Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs i5-13420H

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13420H
2023
8 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
11.58
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
31.73
+174%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D outperforms Core i5-13420H by a whopping 174% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking668129
Place by popularity45not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data46.66
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency24.3525.02
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-H (2023)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$599

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2.1 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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
SocketFCBGA1744AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size96 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.4 GHzno data
Execution Units48no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes824

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.

i5-13420H 11.58
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 31.73
+174%

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.

i5-13420H 18399
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 50397
+174%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.58 31.73
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 12 24
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 120 Watt

i5-13420H has 166.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D, on the other hand, has a 174% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13420H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-13420H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 7900X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 9 7900X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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