AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 vs Intel Core i9-13900KF
86.4Single-core85.5
76.9Multi-core87.9
83.3Gamingspec-based71.9
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 99457 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 83.2 to 81.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11). AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 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 PRO 9945
- 78% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 88 vs 77
- 167% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher cores: 24 vs 12
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- 18% higher PassMark: 57,408 vs 48,664
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.8 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+78% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | 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 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 48,664Top 15% | 57,408+18%Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,619+1%Top 10% | 4,580Top 11% |
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