Core i5-13420H vs Ryzen 9 5900HX
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (47 vs 47).
- Cores: both have 8.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-13420H 45 W, Ryzen 9 5900HX 45 W.
- Age: the Core i5-13420H is 2 years newer (2023 vs 2021).
- Platform: different sockets (FCBGA1744 vs FP6), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-13420H | Ryzen 9 5900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 47 | 47 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 13th Gen H | AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 45 W | 45 W |
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP6 |