AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core i9-13900KS
94.9Single-core88.9
87Multi-core96.2
93.8Gamingspec-based73.2
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KS
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 91.1 to 88.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6). Intel Core i9-13900KS 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 9900X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 89
- 256% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 36 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900KS
- Stronger multi-core score: 96 vs 87
- 167% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher cores: 24 vs 12
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+20% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+38% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 6 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+256% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,388Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,889Top 10% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 40,789Top 8% |
| PassMark | 56,050Top 10% | 60,373+8%Top 6% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,628Top 11% | 4,715+2%Top 6% |
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