CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X shows superior performance with a 7.7% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-13900K

Desktop

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 9950X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

64th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs11th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs14th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900K

4,747

9950X

4,736

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900K

61,553

9950X

66,305

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-13900K

i9-13900K

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

9950X

🔄Other Names

13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS

i9-13900K

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor

9950X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-13900K

4.3 GHz

9950X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-13900K

5.7 GHz

9950X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-13900K

16 Threads: 32

9950X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-13900K

AM5

9950X

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-13900K

170 W

9950X

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB

i9-13900K

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

9950X

The Intel Core i9-13900K and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-13900K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X drawing more power under load (170W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.