CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-13700K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 58.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior performance with a 42.6% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-13700K

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2022
Market Position
160th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs35th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 3900

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2020
Market Position
292nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs637th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs90th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
4,364
3900
2,746

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
46,585
3900
32,666

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700K
i7-13700K
AMD Ryzen 9 3900
3900
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700K
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-Core Processor
3900
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
3.8 GHz
3900
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
4.7 GHz
3900
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700K
12 Threads: 24
3900
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700K
AM4
3900
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700K
105 W
3900
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i7-13700K
L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
3900

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Ryzen 9 3900 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-13700K drawing more power under load (125W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.