CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-13900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 77.0%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900K shows superior performance with a 12.1% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has the highest core count with 24 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 Threadripper 3960X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

119th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs688th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs28th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900K

4,747

3960X

2,682

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900K

61,553

3960X

54,888

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-13900K

i9-13900K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3960X

🔄Other Names

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

i9-13900K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor

3960X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-13900K

3.8 GHz

3960X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-13900K

4.5 GHz

3960X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-13900K

24 Threads: 48

3960X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-13900K

sTRX4

3960X

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-13900K

280 W

3960X

💾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: 24 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 24 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 24 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB

3960X

The Intel Core i9-13900K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 Threadripper 3960X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X drawing more power under load (280W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.