Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs i9-13900KS

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900KS
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
38.70
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+1.7%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i9-13900KS by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7368
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation55.8456.78
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency24.4231.03
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date12 January 2023 (1 year ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 2% better value for money than i9-13900KS.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.8 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data64K (per core)
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size257 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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
SocketFCLGA1700AM5
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
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
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size192 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 770AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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.

i9-13900KS 38.70
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 39.35
+1.7%

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.

i9-13900KS 61475
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62509
+1.7%

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.

i9-13900KS 3138
+7.1%
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2929

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.

i9-13900KS 21714
+10.3%
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 19681

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.70 39.35
Integrated graphics card 6.16 4.43
Physical cores 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 120 Watt

i9-13900KS has 39.1% faster integrated GPU, and 50% more physical cores.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D, on the other hand, has a 1.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-13900KS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.


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