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Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 9 7950X

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Performance score

Core i9-13900K 2022, $589 · 24/32 cores/threads, 125 W
79.58
Ryzen 9 7950X 2022, $699 · 16/32 cores/threads, 170 W
89.63 +13%

By our estimate, Ryzen 9 7950X beats Core i9-13900K by 13%.

Different sockets (LGA1700 and AM5) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 95% of tested · runs: 82

Ryzen 9 7950X
551+14 %

faster than 98% of tested · runs: 246

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i9-13900KRyzen 9 7950X
Score (0–100) 79.58 89.63
Ranking position 9 4
Price/performance (0–100) 48.49 46.02
Power efficiency (0–100) 33.27 27.55
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Raptor Lake Zen 4 (Raphael)
Release date 2022-10-20 2022-09-27
Launch price $589 $699

Specifications

Core i9-13900KRyzen 9 7950X
Cores 24 16
Threads 32 32
P + E cores 8 + 16 no data
Base clock 3 GHz 4.5 GHz
Boost clock 5.8 GHz 5.7 GHz
L2 cache 32 MB 16 MB
L3 cache 36 MB 64 MB
Process node Intel 7 5 nm
Unlocked multiplier yes yes
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770 AMD Radeon Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i9-13900KRyzen 9 7950X
Socket LGA1700 AM5
TDP 125 W 170 W
Max temperature 100 °C 95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Core i9-13900KRyzen 9 7950X
Memory type DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 DDR5-5200
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory 192 GB 192 GB
PCI Express version 5.0 5.0
PCIe lanes 20 24

Pros and cons

Core i9-13900K

  • more cores: 24 vs 16
  • lower TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
  • cheaper at launch: $589 vs $699

Ryzen 9 7950X

  • 13% higher overall score
  • bigger L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB

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