Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core i9-13900

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Intel Core i9-13900K or Intel Core i9-13900K – 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 Intel Core i9-13900K features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i9-13900 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-13900K Name Intel Core i9-13900
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13900K has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i9-13900 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
5.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.6 GHz
2.2 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.5 GHz
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
16x Gracemont Cores B 16x Gracemont
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 4.2 GHz
32 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 24
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-13900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
10 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
32 Execution units 32
11 Generation 11
1.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.65 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
Decode 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 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
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR5-5600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
253 W TDP (PL2) 219 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13900K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-13900 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q4/2022 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
32.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Raptor Lake S Architecture Raptor Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
589 $ Release price 549 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
59155
59155
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
53780
53780

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
39652
39652
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
32605
32605

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
23982
23982
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
19422
19422

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
20305
20305
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
19752
19752

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
16715
16715
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
10062
10062

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
15350
15350
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
12375
12375

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
2876
2876
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2868
2868

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2241
2241
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
2165
2165

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2147
2147
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
2130
2130

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
893
893
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
881
881

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
877
877
Intel Core i9-13900
24C 32T @ 2.0 GHz
872
872