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 i7-13700E

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $159 less on MSRP ($390 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.7 vs 61.8 PassMark/$ ($390 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 9 5900 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5900 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (33,824 vs 33,912).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).

Ryzen 9 5900

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.8 vs 86.7 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $390 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700E moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700E

2023

Ryzen 9 5900

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $159 less on MSRP ($390 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.7 vs 61.8 PassMark/$ ($390 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 9 5900 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5900 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (33,824 vs 33,912).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.8 vs 86.7 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $390 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700E moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 5900 better than Core i7-13700E?

Yes. Ryzen 9 5900 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 5900 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 5900 is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

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

Ryzen 9 5900 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i7-13700E makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 9 5900 is 40.8% more expensive on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $390 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-13700E is also 40.4% better value on MSRP (86.7 vs 61.8 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i7-13700E can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Core i7-13700E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 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 i7-13700E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 5900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 5900
1080p
low	255 FPS	164 FPS
medium	239 FPS	135 FPS
high	203 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	150 FPS
medium	186 FPS	120 FPS
high	151 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	84 FPS
medium	127 FPS	72 FPS
high	98 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 5900
1080p
low	362 FPS	734 FPS
medium	310 FPS	625 FPS
high	260 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	437 FPS
1440p
low	315 FPS	608 FPS
medium	279 FPS	529 FPS
high	236 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	186 FPS	358 FPS
medium	169 FPS	314 FPS
high	160 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	253 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 5900
1080p
low	817 FPS	805 FPS
medium	655 FPS	627 FPS
high	572 FPS	543 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	449 FPS
1440p
low	719 FPS	690 FPS
medium	587 FPS	543 FPS
high	506 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	393 FPS
4K
low	512 FPS	490 FPS
medium	430 FPS	404 FPS
high	387 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 5900
1080p
low	846 FPS	848 FPS
medium	846 FPS	848 FPS
high	754 FPS	836 FPS
ultra	682 FPS	744 FPS
1440p
low	810 FPS	848 FPS
medium	724 FPS	760 FPS
high	625 FPS	665 FPS
ultra	552 FPS	570 FPS
4K
low	557 FPS	626 FPS
medium	505 FPS	559 FPS
high	451 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	426 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700E and Ryzen 9 5900

Core i7-13700E

The Core i7-13700E 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 33,824 points. Launch price was $499.

Ryzen 9 5900

The Ryzen 9 5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 33,912 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700E packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-13700E versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700E (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-13700E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700E scores 33,824 against the Ryzen 9 5900's 33,912 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700E vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900.

Feature	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 5900
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+9%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	64 MB+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	33,824	33,912
Cinebench R23 Multi	24,775	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,118	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,711	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-13700E versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 5900 — the Core i7-13700E supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700E) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 5900) — the Ryzen 9 5900 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 5900
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 5900 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-13700E) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900). The Core i7-13700E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 9 5900 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700E targets Embedded Workstation, Ryzen 9 5900 targets OEM Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700E rivals Ryzen 7 7700.

Feature	Core i7-13700E	Ryzen 9 5900
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Embedded Workstation	OEM Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700E launched at $390 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900 debuted at $549. On MSRP ($390 vs $549), the Core i7-13700E is $159 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700E delivers 86.7 pts/$ vs 61.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900 — making the Core i7-13700E the 33.6% better value option.