CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900KS shows superior performance with a 65.0% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-13900KS

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
81st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs10th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs21st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900KS
4,747
9700X
4,652

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900KS
61,553
9700X
37,308

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
3.8 GHz
9700X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
5.5 GHz
9700X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900KS
8 Threads: 16
9700X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900KS
AM5
9700X
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-13900KS
65 W
9700X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-13900KS
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X

The Intel Core i9-13900KS and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-13900KS shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

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