Core i5-13490F vs Core i9-13900H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
18.74
+5.5%

i9-13900H outperforms i5-13490F by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking287323
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-Hno data
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HRaptor Lake-S
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900H 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache1.2 MB80K (per core)
L2 cache11.5 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900H 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 configuration11
SocketBGA17441700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13490F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUsno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13490F.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes8no data

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.

i9-13900H 18.74
+5.5%
i5-13490F 17.76

Core i9-13900H outperforms Core i5-13490F by 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i9-13900H 28993
+5.6%
i5-13490F 27467

Core i9-13900H outperforms Core i5-13490F by 6% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.74 17.76
Physical cores 14 10
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i9-13900H has a 5.5% higher aggregate performance score, 40% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13490F.

Be aware that Core i9-13900H is a notebook processor while Core i5-13490F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13490F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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