Intel Core i9-13950HX vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-13950HX or Intel Core i9-13950HX – 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 i9-13950HX 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 i9-13950HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 13000H Group AMD Ryzen 3000
13 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-13950HX Name AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13950HX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 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 3900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
32 Threads 24
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 12x
24 CPU Cores 12
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
5.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking Yes
16x Gracemont Cores B None
4.0 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.6 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13950HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13950HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), 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 3900X does not have integrated graphics.
256 Shaders --
Q1/2023 Release date --
10 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
13 Generation --
1.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) 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 --
Decode 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 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 105 W watts.
157 W TDP (PL2) 142 W
45 W TDP down None
86 W TDP up None
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13950HX 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 3900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q3/2019
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
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 485 $
Raptor Lake H Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 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 --
BGA 1744 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
32.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
44125
44125
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
32755
32755

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
32172
32172
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
18165
18165

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
19759
19759
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
12454
12454

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
16477
16477
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
10689
10689

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
12226
12226
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
6954
6954

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
5309
5309
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
3168
3168

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
2745
2745
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1714
1714

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
2108
2108
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1300
1300

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
2087
2087
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1302
1302

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
809
809
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
502
502

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
308
308
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
214
214