CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900F vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X shows superior performance with a 22.4% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-13900F

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
134th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs34th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs34th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
73rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs45th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900F
4,429
7950X
4,276

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900F
51,218
7950X
62,703

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900F vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900F
i9-13900F
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
7950X
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900F, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900F
i9-13900F
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core Processor
7950X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900F
4.5 GHz
7950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900F
5.7 GHz
7950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900F
16 Threads: 32
7950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900F
AM5
7950X
⚡TDP
65 W
i9-13900F
170 W
7950X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-13900F
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7950X

The Intel Core i9-13900F and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-13900F shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X drawing more power under load (170W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.