CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-13700K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 29.3%
  • Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has the highest core count with 16 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 5900

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
178th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs342nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs48th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
4,364
5900
3,376

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
46,585
5900
44,485

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700K
i7-13700K
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
5900
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700K
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor
5900
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
3.3 GHz
5900
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
4.8 GHz
5900
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700K
16 Threads: 32
5900
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700K
AM4
5900
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700K
105 W
5900
💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
5900

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Ryzen 9 5900 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 5900 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.