Intel Core i9-13900KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 Ryzen 9 7950X3D features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 7950X3D, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-13900KF Name AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 9
13 Generation 6
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
 
 

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 Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.7 GHz.
None None 5.7 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 4.2 GHz
4.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
32 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 16
None None 16x Zen 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2022
-- Direct X 12
GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
-- Technology 5 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Execution units 2
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 2.2 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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

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 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.
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 83.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR5-5200
 
 

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 120 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 89 °C
253 W TDP (PL2) 162 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 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 Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
32.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Raptor Lake S Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
10 nm Technology 5 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
564 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
64125
64125
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
59155
59155

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
39652
39652
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
38581
38581

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
23982
23982
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
23460
23460

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
20305
20305
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
19479
19479

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
2906
2906
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2868
2868

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2241
2241
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
2043
2043

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.2 GHz
2223
2223
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2147
2147