CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-13600KF

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 7.3%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 5.9% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
214th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs61st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-13600KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2022
Market Position
232nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs67th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs70th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D
4,431
i5-13600KF
4,128

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D
40,043
i5-13600KF
37,818

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-13600KF

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
Intel Core i5-13600KF
i5-13600KF
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-13600KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13600KF
i5-13600KF
⚡Base Clock
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
N/A
i5-13600KF
🚀Turbo Clock
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
N/A
i5-13600KF
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
N/A
i5-13600KF
🔌Socket
AM5
9800X3D
FCLGA1700
i5-13600KF
⚡TDP
120 W
9800X3D
125 W
i5-13600KF
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB
9800X3D
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-13600KF

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i5-13600KF compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-13600KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-13600KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.