CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-13900KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 8.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900KF shows superior performance with a 12.8% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-13900KF

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2022

Market Position

101st fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs19th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs27th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2022

Market Position

133rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs46th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs33rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900KF

4,610

7900X

4,254

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900KF

58,321

7900X

51,701

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-13900KF

i9-13900KF

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

7900X

🔄Other Names

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

i9-13900KF

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core Processor

7900X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-13900KF

4.7 GHz

7900X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-13900KF

5.6 GHz

7900X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-13900KF

12 Threads: 24

7900X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-13900KF

AM5

7900X

⚡TDP

125 W

i9-13900KF

170 W

7900X

💾Cache

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

i9-13900KF

L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

7900X

The Intel Core i9-13900KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-13900KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X drawing more power under load (170W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.