Note: The information shown below is based on a pre-sample. Technical details or benchmark results may be different in the final version of this processor. |
Intel Core i9-13900K | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-13900K and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3) |
Intel Core i 13000 (17) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (3) |
13 | Generation | 1 |
Raptor Lake S | Architecture | Oryon |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-12900K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-14900K | Successor | -- |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) clocks with 1.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
24 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz (5.80 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 1.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) 12x Oryon |
2.20 GHz (4.30 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.20 GHz |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
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 |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8533 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 135.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 42.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-13900K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) is 23 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 23 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 80 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-13900K has 68.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) is at 42.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10/11 (ARM), Linux |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
589 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.20 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
39,652 CB R23 MC @ 252 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
1.00 GHz Not verified |
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHzNot verified |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-13900K | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
Unknown | Unknown |