Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-13500HX
Core i9-9940X
Core i5-13500HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9940X
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-9940X | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-9940X | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-9940X and Core i5-13500HX
Core i9-9940X
The Core i9-9940X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,088 points. Launch price was $1,387.
Core i5-13500HX
The Core i5-13500HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,827 points. Launch price was $326.
Processing Power
The Core i9-9940X packs 14 cores / 28 threads, matching the Core i5-13500HX's 14 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9940X versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500HX — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500HX (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i9-9940X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-13500HX uses Raptor Lake-HX (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9940X scores 28,088 against the Core i5-13500HX's 27,827 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-9940X. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-9940X vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500HX.
| Feature | Core i9-9940X | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28 | 14 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+32% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-HX (2023) |
| PassMark | 28,088 | 27,827 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-9940X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13500HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-9940X | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 44 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-9940X) / not specified (Core i5-13500HX). Primary use case: Core i9-9940X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Core i9-9940X | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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