CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core i7-13790F

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-13900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 14.1%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900K shows superior performance with a 32.9% 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

Intel Core i7-13790F

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2023
Market Position
162nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs57th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs46th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900K
4,747
i7-13790F
4,159

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900K
61,553
i7-13790F
46,309

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core i7-13790F

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900K
i9-13900K
Intel Core i7-13790F
i7-13790F
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900K
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13790F
i7-13790F
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900K
N/A
i7-13790F
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900K
N/A
i7-13790F
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900K
N/A
i7-13790F
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900K
FCLGA1700
i7-13790F
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-13900K
65 W
i7-13790F
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-13790F

The Intel Core i9-13900K and Intel Core i7-13790F 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 Intel Core i7-13790F takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-13900K drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.