Intel Core i5-13420H vs AMD Ryzen 9 4900U

Processor comparisons   30-01-2023
   Let's say there are difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the detailed tests Intel Core i5-13420H vs AMD Ryzen 9 4900U and see which is better for games or simple use for video editing, rendering, machine learning, programming, streaming. Here is useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as 3DMark, VeraCrypt, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Dolphin Emulator, SuperPi, GeekBench 6, 5.2, AIDA64, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender, RealBench, 7zip, WPrime, Blender, PassMark, Handbrake, Prime95, PCMark 10, MATLAB, UserBenchmark, Furmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Gears 5.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Borderlands 3
Death Stranding
Last Man Standing
Halo Infinite
Valorant
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Red Dead Redemption 2
Fallout 76
Rainbow Six Siege
DOOM: Eternal
Watch Dogs Legion
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
Valheim
Grand Theft Auto V
Apex Legends
Fortnite
Cyberpunk 2077

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 9 4900U or Intel Core i5-13420H.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-13420H

57%

Ryzen 9 4900U

56%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i5-13420H is 1% better than Ryzen 9 4900U. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-13420H

55%

Ryzen 9 4900U

53%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Forza Horizon 4, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Hitman 3, NBA 2K20, Monster Hunter World, Metro Exodus, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, Control, Half-Life: Alyx, League of Legends (LOL), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon Zero Dawn, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), DOTA 2A, Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	97.6	94.6
Valorant	110.9	107.5
Cyberpunk 2077	62.1	60.2
Apex Legends	104.2	101.0
Call of Duty Warzone	83.2	80.6
Overwatch	89.8	87.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	76.5	74.1
DOOM Eternal	55.4	53.7
Warzone	86.5	83.8
Assassin's Creed	93.1	90.3
Valheim	92.0	89.2

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-13420H

102%

Ryzen 9 4900U

267%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 9 4900U is more energy efficient than the Core i5-13420H as it consumes less power: 45W vs. 15W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, video editing or video rendering, streaming, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the processor turns on all cores and threads that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-13420H	AMD Ryzen 9 4900U
Cinbench 15 Single-core	201	208
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2207	1398
Cinbench 20 Single-core	342	503
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	4922	3307
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1238	1270
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	14181	10053

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13420H	AMD Ryzen 9 4900U
Single-Core	1130	2015
Multi-Core	24178	21586

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13420H	AMD Ryzen 9 4900U
Single-Core	1381	1203
Multi-Core	9395	6431

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i5-13420H	AMD Ryzen 9 4900U
Announcement date	January 11, 2023	January 12, 2021
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP6
Core name	Raptor Lake	Renoir
Architecture	x86	Zen 2
Generation	13	4
Turbo Frequency	4.6 MHz	4.4 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	2 MHz
Cores	8	8
Threads	12	16
Bus rate	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	8600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	15 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5/x 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	DDR4-3200 LPDDR4-4266
Max. Memory	64 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	4800	4266
Memory bandwidth	68 GB/s
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	1 MB	2MB
L3 cache	12 MB	8MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i5-13420H is 41% better than Ryzen 9 4900U in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-13420H is better: 27
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 4900U is better: 9
However, it should be understood that all the figures that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i5-13420H and AMD Ryzen 9 4900U before making a decision which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i5-13420H - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-13420H specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 9 4900U specs and review.