Core i7-13800H vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Intel

Core i7-13800H

14 Cores20 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

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AMD

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 i7-13800H

2023

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +12.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Draws 45W instead of 105W, a 60W reduction.
  • Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

  • Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 96 MB).

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

2024

Why buy it

  • +300% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 24 MB).
  • 100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13800H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Lower PassMark (26,303 vs 26,349).
  • Launch MSRP is still $249 MSRP, while Core i7-13800H 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 i7-13800H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13800H better than Ryzen 7 5700X3D?
Yes. Core i7-13800H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.
Which one is better for gaming?
If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13800H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13800H is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Core i7-13800H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5700X3D makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-13800H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 5700X3D is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (105.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13800H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 8/16. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 5700X3D
1080p
low262 FPS161 FPS
medium251 FPS132 FPS
high210 FPS113 FPS
ultra180 FPS91 FPS
1440p
low223 FPS145 FPS
medium191 FPS116 FPS
high153 FPS93 FPS
ultra135 FPS75 FPS
4K
low154 FPS68 FPS
medium131 FPS58 FPS
high101 FPS46 FPS
ultra90 FPS38 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 5700X3D
1080p
low615 FPS510 FPS
medium521 FPS450 FPS
high443 FPS349 FPS
ultra405 FPS297 FPS
1440p
low533 FPS428 FPS
medium468 FPS385 FPS
high398 FPS309 FPS
ultra343 FPS249 FPS
4K
low313 FPS267 FPS
medium280 FPS243 FPS
high267 FPS210 FPS
ultra234 FPS184 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 5700X3D
1080p
low648 FPS658 FPS
medium530 FPS598 FPS
high467 FPS544 FPS
ultra405 FPS480 FPS
1440p
low590 FPS537 FPS
medium491 FPS455 FPS
high427 FPS407 FPS
ultra370 FPS354 FPS
4K
low433 FPS383 FPS
medium373 FPS309 FPS
high338 FPS273 FPS
ultra289 FPS220 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 5700X3D
1080p
low659 FPS658 FPS
medium659 FPS658 FPS
high659 FPS658 FPS
ultra659 FPS604 FPS
1440p
low659 FPS658 FPS
medium659 FPS607 FPS
high626 FPS520 FPS
ultra551 FPS450 FPS
4K
low555 FPS499 FPS
medium504 FPS449 FPS
high451 FPS395 FPS
ultra393 FPS338 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13800H and Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Intel

Core i7-13800H

The Core i7-13800H 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 26,349 points. Launch price was $457.

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,303 points. Launch price was $249.

Processing Power

The Core i7-13800H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13800H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13800H versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13800H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-13800H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13800H scores 26,349 against the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 26,303 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-13800H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13800H vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

FeatureCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 5700X3D
Cores / Threads
14 / 20+75%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz+27%
4.1 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3 GHz+20%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)
96 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+300%
512 kB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark
26,349
26,303
Cinebench R23 Multi
13,400
Geekbench 6 Single
1,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,500
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13800H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 5700X3D
Socket
FCBGA1744
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
Yes
PCIe Lanes
24
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-13800H) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X3D). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X3D rivals Intel Core i5-14600K.

FeatureCore i7-13800HRyzen 7 5700X3D
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming