CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900K vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-13900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 13.0%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900K shows superior performance with a 22.2% advantage

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

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2023

Market Position

139th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs50th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs36th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900K

4,747

Core

4,202

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900K

61,553

Core

50,389

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900K vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-13900K

i9-13900K

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

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

i9-13900K

ARM Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 0 MHz, ARM Apple processor 24 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-13900K

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-13900K

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-13900K

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-13900K

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-13900K

N/A

Core

💾Cache

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

i9-13900K

N/A

Core

The Intel Core i9-13900K and Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 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 Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core drawing more power under load (NaNW vs NaNW). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.