i9-13900KS vs A9-9420

VS

Aggregate performance score

A9-9420
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.94
Core i9-13900KS
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
38.70
+4017%

Core i9-13900KS outperforms A9-9420 by a whopping 4017% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking252373
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data55.84
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency5.9324.40
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)12 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads232
Base clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.8 GHz
L1 cache160 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (shared)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size125 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFT4FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes820

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A9-9420 0.94
i9-13900KS 38.70
+4017%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A9-9420 1500
i9-13900KS 61474
+3998%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A9-9420 325
i9-13900KS 3138
+866%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A9-9420 500
i9-13900KS 21715
+4243%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.94 38.70
Recency 31 May 2016 12 January 2023
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 2 32
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 150 Watt

A9-9420 has 900% lower power consumption.

i9-13900KS, on the other hand, has a 4017% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and 1100% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

The Core i9-13900KS is our recommended choice as it beats the A9-9420 in performance tests.

Be aware that A9-9420 is a notebook processor while Core i9-13900KS is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A9-9420 and Core i9-13900KS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


AMD A9-9420
A9-9420
Intel Core i9-13900KS
Core i9-13900KS

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


2.8 513 votes

Rate A9-9420 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.8 842 votes

Rate Core i9-13900KS on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about A9-9420 or Core i9-13900KS, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.