Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
VS
Core i5-13420H

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs Core i5-13420H

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Core i5-13420H

8 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
105%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
105%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
104%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
104%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
104%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
104%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
104%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
103%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
103%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
103%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
102%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
102%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
102%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
101%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
100%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
100%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
100%
#150
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
MSRP: $185|Avg: $180
99%
#151
Core Ultra 7 265T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $362
99%
#152
Ryzen 3 3200GE
MSRP: $85|Avg: $64
99%
#153
Core i3-9100T
MSRP: $122|Avg: $50
99%
#154
Ryzen 5 4600G
MSRP: $154|Avg: $143
99%
#155
Core i7-13700T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $250
99%
#156
Ryzen 9 5900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $350
98%
#157
Core i7-13700F
MSRP: $359|Avg: $345
98%
#158
Core i5-13600T
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
98%
#159
Ryzen 5 3400GE
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
98%
#160
Core i7-12700F
MSRP: $314|Avg: $275
98%
#161
Core i5-9400
MSRP: $192|Avg: $85
98%
#162
Core i3-13100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $128
97%
#163
Core i9-10910
MSRP: $488|Avg: $200
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13420H

#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
108%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
106%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
104%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
103%
#132
Core i5-13420H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-13420H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 2700XCore i5-13420H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 PRO 2700XCore i5-13420H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X and Core i5-13420H

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,959 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i5-13420H

The Core i5-13420H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 17,205 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core i5-13420H's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13420H — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13420H (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-13420H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X scores 16,959 against the Core i5-13420H's 17,205 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-13420H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-13420H.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 2700XCore i5-13420H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 12
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
4.6 GHz+12%
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+71%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+33%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
12 nm
Intel 7 nm-42%
Architecture
Zen+ (2018−2019)
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark
16,959
17,205+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi
9,500
Geekbench 6 Single
1,255
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,243
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13420H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 2700XCore i5-13420H
Socket
AM4
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X) / not specified (Core i5-13420H). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X targets Workstation.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 2700XCore i5-13420H
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Workstation