Intel Core i9-13900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-13900KF or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-13900KF has 24 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.80 GHz. Up to 192 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-13900KF was released in Q4/2022. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X was released in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 13000 (17) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
13 | Generation | 3 |
Raptor Lake S | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-12900KF | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-14900KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-13900KF has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-13900KF is 3.00 GHz (5.80 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is at 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
24 | Cores | 24 |
32 | Threads | 48 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz (5.80 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz) |
2.20 GHz (4.30 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-13900KF can use up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-13900KF is 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-13900KF is manufactured in 10 nm and has 68.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 140.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
10 nm | Technology | 7 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, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
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 | Q4/2019 |
564 $ | Release price | 1435 $ |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
39,652 CB R23 MC @ 252 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
Unknown | Unknown |