AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i9-13900K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
The Intel Core i9-13900K features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Group Intel Core i 13000
6 Generation 13
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Name Intel Core i9-13900K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 4.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-13900K has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 2.2 GHz
5.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 5.8 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.7 GHz Frequency None
12 CPU Cores 24
Yes Overclocking Yes
None None 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.3 GHz
None None 16x Gracemont
12x Cores None
24 Threads 32
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-13900K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
2.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.65 GHz
5 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
2 Execution units 32
Q3/2022 Release date Q4/2021
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
128 Shaders 256
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9 Generation 11
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
83.2 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
230 W TDP (PL2) 253 W
170 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-13900K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
5 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
100-100000589WOF Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
549 $ Release price 589 $
12.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
64.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
AM5 (LGA 1718) Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Raphael (Zen 4) Architecture Raptor Lake S
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
59155
59155
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
52422
52422

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
39652
39652
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
29306
29306

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
27312
27312
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
12520
12520

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
23982
23982
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
21765
21765

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
20305
20305
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
18875
18875

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
16715
16715
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
11907
11907

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
15350
15350
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
11572
11572

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
6141
6141
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
4848
4848

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
2920
2920
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2868
2868

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2241
2241
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
2034
2034

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
2226
2226
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2147
2147

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
893
893
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
790
790

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
877
877
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
781
781

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
557
557
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
462
462

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
330
330
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
12C 24T @ 4.7 GHz
325
325