Intel Core i9-13900K | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-13900K and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-13900K 24 core processor released in Q4/2022 with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (80) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (45) |
Intel Core i 13000 (18) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (15) |
13 | Generation | 6 |
Raptor Lake S | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Core i9-12900K | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
Intel Core i9-14900K | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-13900K is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (5.80 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X clocks with 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
24 | Cores | 16 |
32 | Threads | 32 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz (5.80 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz) |
2.20 GHz (4.30 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 2 |
256 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-13900K, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-13900K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 170 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | 230 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-13900K has 68.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is at 80.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
589 $ | Release price | 699 $ |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
Geekbench 6 MT: 20,305 / 589 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Geekbench 6 MT: 20,755 / 699 $ |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900K
39,652 CB R23 MC @ 252 W |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
38,657 CB R23 MC @ 197 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
Unknown | Unknown |