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

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-13900KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 9.7%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900KF shows superior performance with a 15.7% advantage

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

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

i9-13900KF
4,610
Core
4,202

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900KF
58,321
Core
50,389

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

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900KF
i9-13900KF
Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core
Core
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KF
i9-13900KF
ARM Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 0 MHz, ARM Apple processor 24 Core 0 MHz
Core
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900KF
N/A
Core
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900KF
N/A
Core
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900KF
N/A
Core
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900KF
N/A
Core
⚡TDP
125 W
i9-13900KF
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
i9-13900KF
N/A
Core

The Intel Core i9-13900KF and Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 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 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.