Intel Core i9-13900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

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Intel Core i9-13900 or Intel Core i9-13900 – 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 Intel Core i9-13900 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, you'll need a motherboard with a FP8 socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 7040
13 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9-13900 Name AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13900 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 GHz.
32 Threads 16
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x Zen 4
24 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
5.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
16x Gracemont Cores B None
4.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 5.2 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses the AMD Radeon 780M Graphics, which has 768 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
256 Shaders 768
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2023
10 nm Technology 4 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 12
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
11 Generation 10
1.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 2.8 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology
-- AI hardware AMD Ryzen AI
 
 

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
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 89.6 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 256.0 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
DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR5-5600, LPDDR5X-7500
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 54 W watts.
219 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP down 35 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13900 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
10 nm Technology 4 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
549 $ Release price --
Raptor Lake S Architecture Phoenix (Zen 4)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 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)
-- Part Number 100-000001128
LGA 1700 Socket FP8
32.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

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