AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AMD Socket AM5
AMD
99 Overall Score
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Intel Core i5 13400F 10-core LGA 1700
Intel
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AMD Socket AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i5 13400F 10-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 54 reviews
The Intel Core i5-13400F is widely praised as an exceptional value, delivering strong gaming and multitasking performance at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight its power efficiency, cool operation, and compatibility with affordable motherboards, though the included stock cooler is often noted as noisy and inadequate for heavy loads. Overall, it's considered a sweet spot for mid-range builds, with many recommending it over pricier alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong gaming performance
- Power efficient
- Runs cool
- Compatible with budget motherboards
Cons
- Stock cooler is noisy
- Stock cooler inadequate for heavy loads
- No integrated graphics
- May require BIOS update
- Potential bottleneck with future GPUs
Value for money 20
Gaming performance 15
Power efficiency 10
Thermal behavior 12
Stock cooler 8
Multitasking 6
Scores
Gaming
Productivity
Efficiency
Budget
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i5 13400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9800X3D | 13400F |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| P-cores | 8★ | 6 |
| E-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8 | 9.5★ |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 20 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 20 |
| TDP | 120 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 200 | 148★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | No |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AMD Socket AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Intel Core i5 13400F 10-core LGA 1700
- Strong efficiency (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AMD Socket AM50.011score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i5 13400F 10-core LGA 17000.013score per dollar
Intel Core i5 13400F 10-core LGA 1700 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Scores 99 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.