CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900 vs Intel Core i7-13700K

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-13900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 8.8%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900 shows superior performance with a 32.1% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-13900

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
81st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs10th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs21st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

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

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900
4,747
i7-13700K
4,364

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900
61,553
i7-13700K
46,585

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900 vs Intel Core i7-13700K

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900
i9-13900
Intel Core i7-13700K
i7-13700K
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700K
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900
N/A
i7-13700K
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900
N/A
i7-13700K
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900
N/A
i7-13700K
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900
FCLGA1700
i7-13700K
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-13900
125 W
i7-13700K
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i7-13700K

The Intel Core i9-13900 and Intel Core i7-13700K 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 Intel Core i7-13700K 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 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.