AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i9-13900KS
93Single-core88.9
98.6Multi-core96.2
85.2Gamingspec-based73.2
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KS
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.6 to 88.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+4) and multi-core (+2). 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 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 89
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 78% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900KS
- 100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
- 12% lower Base TDP: 150 W vs 170 W
- 10% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 230 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 150 W+12% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | 253 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+34% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+78% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 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 9950X | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400Top 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000Top 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280Top 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000+3%Top 7% | 40,789Top 8% |
| PassMark | 65,706+9%Top 4% | 60,373Top 6% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,727Top 5% | 4,715Top 6% |
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