Intel Core i9-13900KS | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-13900KS and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-13900KS 24 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 13000 (17) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
13 | Generation | 6 |
Raptor Lake S | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-12900KS | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
Intel Core i9-14900KS | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-13900KS is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
24 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
2.40 GHz (4.30 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
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 i9-13900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 5 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 4 |
256 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 640 |
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 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-13900KS, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.75 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-13900KS has a TDP of 150 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
320 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-13900KS has 68.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is at 3.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 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 | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
699 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.59 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
40,837 CB R23 MC @ 257 W |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
Unknown | OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7 Pro 5G Sony Xperia 1 Sony Xperia 5 Xiaomi Mi 9 Oppo Reno 10x Zoom |