Intel Core i9-13900KF vs AMD EPYC 9474F

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Intel Core i9-13900KF or Intel Core i9-13900KF – 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 i9-13900KF 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 i9-13900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9474F features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9474F, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-13900KF Name AMD EPYC 9474F
Intel Core i9 Family AMD EPYC
13 Generation 4
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13900KF 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 AMD EPYC 9474F has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9474F is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
None None 4.1 GHz
5.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
16x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.6 GHz
4.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
32 Threads 96
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 48
None None 48x Zen 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9474F does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 12
128.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR5-4800
 
 

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 360 W watts.
None TDP up 400 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
253 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 360 W
None TDP down 320 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13900KF 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 AMD EPYC 9474F is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number 100-000000788
32.0 MB L2-Cache 48.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Raptor Lake S Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
10 nm Technology 5 nm
LGA 1700 Socket SP5
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
564 $ Release price 6780 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB