Core i5-13420H vs Ryzen 7 2700X

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13420H

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 105W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,205 vs 17,450).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 7 2700X

2018

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Core i5-13420H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 105W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13420H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i5-13420H

2023

Ryzen 7 2700X

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 105W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,205 vs 17,450).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Core i5-13420H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 105W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13420H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13420H better than Ryzen 7 2700X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-13420H is ahead with a 2.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 2700X pulls ahead with 1.4% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 2700X also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 2700X is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-13420H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 2700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-13420H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 2700X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.4% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 2700X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (53.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-13420H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2018) and a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-13420H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 2700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13420H	Ryzen 7 2700X
1080p
low	190 FPS	223 FPS
medium	158 FPS	191 FPS
high	133 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	184 FPS
medium	120 FPS	151 FPS
high	98 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	83 FPS
medium	73 FPS	73 FPS
high	59 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i5-13420H Open Ryzen 7 2700X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13420H	Ryzen 7 2700X
1080p
low	219 FPS	349 FPS
medium	182 FPS	306 FPS
high	164 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	190 FPS	318 FPS
medium	162 FPS	286 FPS
high	150 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	148 FPS	233 FPS
medium	130 FPS	214 FPS
high	124 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13420H	Ryzen 7 2700X
1080p
low	430 FPS	436 FPS
medium	430 FPS	436 FPS
high	430 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	436 FPS
1440p
low	430 FPS	436 FPS
medium	430 FPS	436 FPS
high	430 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	392 FPS
medium	399 FPS	324 FPS
high	351 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	229 FPS

Open Core i5-13420H Open Ryzen 7 2700X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13420H	Ryzen 7 2700X
1080p
low	430 FPS	436 FPS
medium	430 FPS	436 FPS
high	430 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	436 FPS
1440p
low	430 FPS	436 FPS
medium	430 FPS	436 FPS
high	430 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	436 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	436 FPS
medium	430 FPS	436 FPS
high	430 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	379 FPS

Open Core i5-13420H Open Ryzen 7 2700X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13420H and Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i5-13420H

The Core i5-13420H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 17,205 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 2700X

The Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.35 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,450 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13420H packs 8 cores / 12 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 2700X's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13420H versus 4.35 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700X — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-13420H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-13420H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13420H scores 17,205 against the Ryzen 7 2700X's 17,450 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-13420H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700X.

Feature	Core i5-13420H	Ryzen 7 2700X
Cores / Threads	8 / 12	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+6%	4.35 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.7 GHz+76%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	17,205	17,450+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13420H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 2700X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.