i9-13900KF vs Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 20 Watt
0.36
Core i9-13900KF
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
36.71
+10097%

Core i9-13900KF outperforms Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 by a whopping 10097% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Core i9-13900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking303393
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data61.39
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series2x AMD Athlon 64Intel Core i9
Power efficiency1.7013.73
Architecture codenameTyler (2007−2009)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date1 November 2009 (15 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Core i9-13900KF 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 speedno data3 GHz
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate1600 MHz4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data30
L1 cache0 MB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Core i9-13900KF 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 configurationno data1
SocketSocket S1FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Core i9-13900KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP), MMX, PowerNow, SSE3,-64, Enhanced 3DNowIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
PowerNow+-
VirusProtect+-
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Core i9-13900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Core i9-13900KF are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Core i9-13900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.604 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Core i9-13900KF.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 0.36
i9-13900KF 36.71
+10097%

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.

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 577
i9-13900KF 58305
+10005%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.36 36.71
Recency 1 November 2009 27 September 2022
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 2 32
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 125 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 has 525% lower power consumption.

i9-13900KF, on the other hand, has a 10097.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, and 1100% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

The Core i9-13900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 in performance tests.

Be aware that Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is a notebook processor while Core i9-13900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Core i9-13900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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