Intel Core i9-13900KF | Apple M1 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-13900KF or Apple M1 - 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 Apple M1 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 13000 (17) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
13 | Generation | 1 |
Raptor Lake S | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-12900KF | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-14900KF | Successor | Apple M2 |
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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 Apple M1 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 is at 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
24 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz (5.80 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
2.20 GHz (4.30 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-13900KF or Apple M1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 128 |
-- | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 Apple M1 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-13900KF is 125 W, while the Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 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 | Apple M1 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 20 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-13900KF is manufactured in 10 nm and has 68.00 MB cache. The Apple M1 is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
564 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
39,652 CB R23 MC @ 252 W |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 5.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-13900KF | Apple M1 |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |