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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 Intel Xeon w5-3425 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series. To use the Intel Xeon w5-3425, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket. |
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| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Core i9-13900KF | Name | Intel Xeon w5-3425 |
| Intel Core i9 | Family | Intel Xeon W |
| 13 | Generation | 12 |
| Intel Core i 13000 | Group | Intel Xeon W-3400 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Intel Xeon w5-3425 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w5-3425 is 3.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz. |
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| None | None | 4.6 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 | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | B-Core Frequency Turbo | None |
| 32 | Threads | 24 |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 24 | CPU Cores | 12 |
| None | None | 12x |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core i9-13900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w5-3425 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| -- | Release date | -- |
| -- | Direct X | -- |
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| -- | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Shaders | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| -- | Execution units | -- |
| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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| -- | AVC | -- |
| -- | VC-1 | -- |
| -- | VP9 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| -- | h264 | -- |
| -- | VP8 | -- |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| -- | JPEG | -- |
| -- | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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| 2 | Memory channels | 8 |
| 128.0 GB | Max. Memory | 4.0 TB |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 89.6 GB/s | Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
| DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 | Memory type | DDR5-4800 |
Thermal Management |
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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 270 W watts. |
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| None | TDP up | 324 W |
| 100 °C | Tjunction max | 103 °C |
| 253 W | TDP (PL2) | None |
| 125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 270 W |
Technical details |
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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 Intel Xeon w5-3425 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache. |
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| Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| 32.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| Raptor Lake S | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids-WS |
| 10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
| LGA 1700 | Socket | LGA 4677 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server |
| 564 $ | Release price | 1189 $ |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 36.0 MB | L3-Cache | 30.0 MB |