Intel Core i9-13900KF vs Intel Core i9-13900KS
85.5Single-core88.9
87.9Multi-core96.2
71.9Gamingspec-based73.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KF5 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.2 to 83.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+8) and single-core (+3). 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 Intel Core i9-13900KF
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $564 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 86
- Stronger multi-core score: 96 vs 88
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+17% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz | 6 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 40,789Top 8% |
| PassMark | 57,408Top 10% | 60,373+5%Top 6% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,580Top 11% | 4,715+3%Top 6% |
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