CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i7-13700KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 61.3%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700KF shows superior performance with a 20.2% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i7-13700KF
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 3950X
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
223rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs670th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs67th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i7-13700KF
4,364
3950X
2,705
Multi-Thread Performance
i7-13700KF
46,585
3950X
38,744
Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
3950X
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core Processor
3950X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
3.5 GHz
3950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700KF
4.7 GHz
3950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700KF
16 Threads: 32
3950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700KF
AM4
3950X
âš¡TDP
125 W
i7-13700KF
105 W
3950X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i7-13700KF
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
3950X
The Intel Core i7-13700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-13700KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-13700KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.