Core i9-13900TE vs Ryzen 7 5800H

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 i9-13900TE

2023

Why buy it

✅+125% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 5800H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,602 vs 20,686).
❌Launch MSRP is still $554 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 7 5800H

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 36 MB).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i9-13900TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-13900TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i9-13900TE

2023

Ryzen 7 5800H

2021

Why buy it

✅+125% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 5800H needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,602 vs 20,686).
❌Launch MSRP is still $554 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 36 MB).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i9-13900TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-13900TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-13900TE better than Ryzen 7 5800H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i9-13900TE is ahead with 13.6% higher max boost clock. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800H pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark. Core i9-13900TE also has the bigger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800H is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i9-13900TE is the smarter buy today. Core i9-13900TE is at an unclear MSRP at $554 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 13.6% higher max boost clock. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 5800H is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.4% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (37.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i9-13900TE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP6, and 125% larger total L3 cache (36 MB vs 16 MB). 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 i9-13900TE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-13900TE	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	306 FPS	183 FPS
medium	288 FPS	150 FPS
high	235 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	268 FPS	155 FPS
medium	229 FPS	125 FPS
high	174 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	184 FPS	87 FPS
medium	157 FPS	76 FPS
high	118 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	47 FPS

Open Core i9-13900TE Open Ryzen 7 5800H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-13900TE	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	415 FPS	517 FPS
medium	363 FPS	422 FPS
high	296 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	316 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	459 FPS
medium	316 FPS	383 FPS
high	263 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	198 FPS	328 FPS
medium	180 FPS	281 FPS
high	171 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	222 FPS

Open Core i9-13900TE Open Ryzen 7 5800H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-13900TE	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	515 FPS	517 FPS
medium	515 FPS	517 FPS
high	515 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	517 FPS
1440p
low	515 FPS	517 FPS
medium	515 FPS	517 FPS
high	498 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	510 FPS	469 FPS
medium	429 FPS	398 FPS
high	380 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	284 FPS

Open Core i9-13900TE Open Ryzen 7 5800H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-13900TE	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	515 FPS	517 FPS
medium	515 FPS	517 FPS
high	515 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	517 FPS
1440p
low	515 FPS	517 FPS
medium	515 FPS	517 FPS
high	515 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	515 FPS	458 FPS
4K
low	515 FPS	495 FPS
medium	515 FPS	445 FPS
high	498 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	329 FPS

Open Core i9-13900TE Open Ryzen 7 5800H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900TE and Ryzen 7 5800H

Core i9-13900TE

The Core i9-13900TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,602 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5800H

The Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,686 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-13900TE packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-13900TE has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-13900TE versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800H — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900TE (base: 1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i9-13900TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800H uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900TE scores 20,602 against the Ryzen 7 5800H's 20,686 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800H. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900TE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800H.

Feature	Core i9-13900TE	Ryzen 7 5800H
Cores / Threads	24 / 32+200%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+14%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	3.2 GHz+220%
L3 Cache	36 MB (total)+125%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	20,602	20,686

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13900TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800H uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-13900TE	Ryzen 7 5800H
Socket	LGA1700	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900TE) / not specified (Ryzen 7 5800H). The Core i9-13900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 5800H requires a dedicated GPU.