AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i9-13900KF
78.6Single-core85.5
92.7Multi-core87.9
85.2Gamingspec-based71.9
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KF
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.6 to 83.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). Intel Core i9-13900KF still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 88
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 78% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Base clock: 4.5 GHz vs 3 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900KF
- Stronger single-core score: 86 vs 79
- 100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 26% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $564 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 125 W+26% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | 253 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+50% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.8 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+78% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 8% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,020Top 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 38,000Top 10% | — |
| PassMark | 62,125+8%Top 5% | 57,408Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,251Top 21% | 4,580+8%Top 11% |
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