AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i9-13900KF
90.1Single-core85.5
83Multi-core87.9
84.6Gamingspec-based71.9
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KF
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 85.5 to 83.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-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 9900X
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 86
- 78% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 47% higher Base clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $564
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 88 vs 83
- 167% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher cores: 24 vs 12
- 56% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 162 W
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 253 W+56% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+47% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.8 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+78% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300Top 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,800Top 15% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,230Top 10% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,000Top 15% | — |
| PassMark | 54,286Top 11% | 57,408+6%Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,670+2%Top 10% | 4,580Top 11% |
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