CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900KF vs Intel Core i9-13900K

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900K shows superior performance with a 5.5% 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

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

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900KF
4,610
i9-13900K
4,747

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900KF
58,321
i9-13900K
61,553

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900KF vs Intel Core i9-13900K

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900KF
i9-13900KF
Intel Core i9-13900K
i9-13900K
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KF
i9-13900KF
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900K
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900KF
N/A
i9-13900K
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900KF
N/A
i9-13900K
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900KF
N/A
i9-13900K
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900KF
FCLGA1700
i9-13900K
⚡TDP
125 W
i9-13900KF
150 W
i9-13900K
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-13900K

The Intel Core i9-13900KF and Intel Core i9-13900K compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-13900K leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-13900K 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 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.