CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-13900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 85.1%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X shows superior performance with a 31.0% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has the highest core count with 64 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 Threadripper 3990X

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2020
Market Position
39th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs801st fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs10th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900KS
4,747
3990X
2,565

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900KS
61,553
3990X
80,659

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
3990X
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-Core Processor
3990X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
2.9 GHz
3990X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
4.3 GHz
3990X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900KS
64 Threads: 128
3990X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900KS
sTRX4
3990X
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-13900KS
280 W
3990X
💾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: 64 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 64 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 64 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 256 MB
3990X

The Intel Core i9-13900KS and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 Threadripper 3990X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X drawing more power under load (280W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.