CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-13900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 40.6%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900 shows superior performance with a 38.4% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-13900
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
81st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs10th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs21st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
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
i9-13900
4,747
5900X
3,376
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-13900
61,553
5900X
44,485
Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900
i9-13900
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
5900X
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor
5900X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900
3.3 GHz
5900X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900
4.8 GHz
5900X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900
16 Threads: 32
5900X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900
AM4
5900X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-13900
105 W
5900X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-13900
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
5900X
The Intel Core i9-13900 and AMD Ryzen 9 5900X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-13900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-13900 drawing more power under load (150W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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