CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core i9-12900K
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-13900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 9.3%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900K shows superior performance with a 39.9% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-13900K
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 i9-12900K
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
183rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs51st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-13900K
4,747
i9-12900K
4,344
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-13900K
61,553
i9-12900K
44,011
Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core i9-12900K
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900K
i9-13900K
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900K
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900K
N/A
i9-12900K
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900K
N/A
i9-12900K
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900K
N/A
i9-12900K
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900K
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-13900K
150 W
i9-12900K
💾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 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900K
The Intel Core i9-13900K and Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900K drawing more power under load (150W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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