i5-13490F vs i9-13900KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900KF
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
36.67
+111%
Core i5-13490F
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.36

Core i9-13900KF outperforms Core i5-13490F by a whopping 111% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900KF and Core i5-13490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking93366
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.6254.87
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency13.7125.26
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$564$235

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900KF has 18% better value for money than i5-13490F.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900KF and Core i5-13490F 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900KF and Core i5-13490F 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
SocketFCLGA17001700
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core i5-13490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900KF and Core i5-13490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core i5-13490F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core i5-13490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900KF and Core i5-13490F.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i9-13900KF 36.67
+111%
i5-13490F 17.36

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.

i9-13900KF 58254
+111%
i5-13490F 27574

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 36.67 17.36
Recency 27 September 2022 10 February 2023
Physical cores 24 10
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i9-13900KF has a 111.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 140% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-13490F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 months, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13490F in performance tests.


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