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

Key Findings

The Intel Core i7-13700KF 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 i7-13700KF

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

i7-13700KF

4,364

5900

3,376

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF

46,585

5900

44,485

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

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i7-13700KF

i7-13700KF

AMD Ryzen 9 5900

5900

🔄Other Names

13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF

i7-13700KF

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor

5900

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i7-13700KF

3.3 GHz

5900

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i7-13700KF

4.8 GHz

5900

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i7-13700KF

16 Threads: 32

5900

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i7-13700KF

AM4

5900

⚡TDP

125 W

i7-13700KF

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

i7-13700KF

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 i7-13700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 5900 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 5900 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.