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Intel Core i9-13980HX | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-13980HX or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 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 i9-13980HX has 24 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-13980HX was released in Q1/2023. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 |
Intel Core i 13000H | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
13 | Generation | 4 |
Raptor Lake H | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-13980HX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-13980HX is 2.20 GHz (5.60 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is at 1.60 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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24 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 24 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.20 GHz (5.60 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.80 GHz) |
1.60 GHz (4.00 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
-- | C-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i9-13980HX or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 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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Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | |
13 | GPU Generation | |
10 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
32 | Execution units | |
256 | Shader | |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | |
12 | 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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Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-13980HX can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-13980HX is 55 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
157 W | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
86 W | TDP up | -- |
45 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-13980HX is manufactured in 10 nm and has 68.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 68.00 MB cache. |
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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 |
BGA 1744 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
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 |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 549 $ |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-13980HX | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
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