i9-13900K vs i9-9990XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9990XE
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 255 Watt
18.99
Core i9-13900K
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.09
+95.3%

Core i9-13900K outperforms Core i9-9990XE by an impressive 95% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31188
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.9462.93
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core i9
Power efficiency7.0428.06
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,800$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900K has 2040% better value for money than i9-9990XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2832
Base clock speed4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier4030
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socket2066FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)255 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K 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 Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel 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 Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K 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 Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core i9-13900K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-9990XE 18.99
i9-13900K 37.09
+95.3%

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.

i9-9990XE 30162
i9-13900K 58913
+95.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.99 37.09
Recency 19 October 2018 27 September 2022
Physical cores 14 24
Threads 28 32
Power consumption (TDP) 255 Watt 125 Watt

i9-13900K has a 95.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 71.4% more physical cores and 14.3% more threads, and 104% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9990XE in performance tests.


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