AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core i7-13700K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D Name Intel Core i7-13700K
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Core i7
6 Generation 13
AMD Ryzen 7000 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is 4.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-13700K has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
5.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 5.4 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 8x Raptor Cove
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.4 GHz Frequency None
None None 4.2 GHz
24 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 16
12x Zen 4 Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-13700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2022 Release date Q4/2021
12 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
5 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 256
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
2 Execution units 32
9 Generation 11
2.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.6 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
83.2 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
89 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
162 W TDP (PL2) 253 W
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-13700K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2022
100-100000910WOF Part Number --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Raphael (Zen 4) Architecture Raptor Lake S
5 nm Technology 10 nm
AM5 (LGA 1718) Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 409 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
128.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
51275
51275
Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
47002
47002

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
31062
31062
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
27084
27084

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
20400
20400
Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
18402
18402

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
17857
17857
Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
17208
17208

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
2896
2896
Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2787
2787

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
2235
2235
Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2065
2065

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13700K
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2126
2126
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C 24T @ 4.4 GHz
2039
2039