Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core i9-13900K 2022, $589 · 24/32 cores/threads, 125 W

79.58

Ryzen 9 9950X3D 2025, $699 · 16/32 cores/threads, 170 W

100.00 +26%

Core i5-10400F Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i7-14700K Core i9-14900K

Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 26% faster than Core i9-13900K by our estimate.

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)

Core i9-13900K

485

faster than 95% of tested · runs: 82

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

664+37 %

faster than 100% of tested · runs: 1289

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

Overview

	Core i9-13900K	Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Score (0–100)	79.58	100
Ranking position	9	2
Price/performance (0–100)	48.49	51.34
Power efficiency (0–100)	33.27	30.74
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	AMD
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
Release date	2022-10-20	2025-03-12
Launch price	$589	$699

Specifications

	Core i9-13900K	Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Cores	24	16
Threads	32	32
P + E cores	8 + 16	no data
Base clock	3 GHz	4.3 GHz
Boost clock	5.8 GHz	5.7 GHz
L2 cache	32 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	128 MB
Process node	Intel 7	4 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	AMD Radeon Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i9-13900K	Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
TDP	125 W	170 W
Max temperature	100 °C	95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i9-13900K	Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Memory type	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
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 9950X3D

26% higher overall score
14% faster single core
bigger L3 cache: 128 MB vs 36 MB
newer: released in 2025

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