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.