AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i9-13900KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X – 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 7950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 7950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
The Intel Core i9-13900KF 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 i9-13900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Group Intel Core i 13000
6 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Name Intel Core i9-13900KF
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 4.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-13900KF 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.
32 Threads 32
16x Cores None
None None 2.2 GHz
16 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 5.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
None None 16x Gracemont
None None 4.3 GHz
5.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4.5 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 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 i9-13900KF does not have integrated graphics.
128 Shaders --
Q3/2022 Release date --
5 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
2 Execution units --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
9 Generation --
2.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) GPU name
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
83.2 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

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 7950X 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 i9-13900KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
5 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
699 $ Release price 564 $
Raphael (Zen 4) Architecture Raptor Lake S
64.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
100-100000514WOF Part Number --
AM5 (LGA 1718) Socket LGA 1700
16.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
63621
63621
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
59155
59155

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
39652
39652
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
38657
38657

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
29745
29745
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
27312
27312

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
24265
24265
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
23982
23982

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
20755
20755
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
20305
20305

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
16715
16715
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
15670
15670

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
15350
15350
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
15120
15120

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
6382
6382
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
6141
6141

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
2974
2974
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2868
2868

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
2242
2242
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2147
2147

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2241
2241
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
2072
2072

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
893
893
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
790
790

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
877
877
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
793
793

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
608
608
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
557
557

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
331
331
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
330
330