CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-13900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 11.0%
- Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
- The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-13900KS
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 9 7950X
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
73rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs45th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-13900KS
4,747
7950X
4,276
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-13900KS
61,553
7950X
62,703
Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
7950X
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core Processor
7950X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
4.5 GHz
7950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
5.7 GHz
7950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900KS
16 Threads: 32
7950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900KS
AM5
7950X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-13900KS
170 W
7950X
💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7950X
The Intel Core i9-13900KS and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 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 9 7950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X drawing more power under load (170W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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