Ryzen 9 5900XT vs i7-13790F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13790F
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
29.15
+4.4%
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.91

Core i7-13790F outperforms Ryzen 9 5900XT by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking151170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation59.2370.37
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency42.4425.16
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date10 February 2023 (1 year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$441$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900XT has 19% better value for money than i7-13790F.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13790F and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2432
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography10 nm7 nm
Die size257 mm22x 74 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,300 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13790F and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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
Socket1700AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

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

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

Security technologies

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

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13790F and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13790F and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

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

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i7-13790F 29.15
+4.4%
Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.91

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.

i7-13790F 46309
+4.4%
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44341

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.15 27.91
Recency 10 February 2023 31 July 2024
Threads 24 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 105 Watt

i7-13790F has a 4.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 61.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 33.3% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-13790F and Ryzen 9 5900XT.


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Intel Core i7-13790F
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