CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-13900KF

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900KF shows superior performance with a 56.3% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-13900KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2022
Market Position
101st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs19th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs27th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X
4,652
i9-13900KF
4,610

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X
37,308
i9-13900KF
58,321

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-13900KF

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
Intel Core i9-13900KF
i9-13900KF
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KF
i9-13900KF
⚡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
N/A
i9-13900KF
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
N/A
i9-13900KF
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
N/A
i9-13900KF
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
FCLGA1700
i9-13900KF
⚡TDP
65 W
9700X
125 W
i9-13900KF
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-13900KF

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i9-13900KF compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-13900KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-13900KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.