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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i9-13900KF: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core i9-13900KF separate most on l2 cache: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 12 MB, Intel Core i9-13900KF at 32 MB, 63% in favour of Intel Core i9-13900KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 44%, this time favouring AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. They match on 11 other specifications, including form factor, release year and market segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Raphael | Raptor Lake |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| TDP | 105 W | 125 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, RDNA 2) | None |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | LGA 1700 |
| Socket Status | Current | End of Life |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |
| Performance Cores | 12 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 16 |
| SMT Enabled | true | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | true |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB-62% | 32 MB |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 36 MB-44% |
| 3D Stacked Cache | false | false |
| Base Power | 170 W | 125 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 230 | 253 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 or DDR4 |
| Max Memory Speed | 5200 | 5600 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 | 192 |
| ECC Support | true | true |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 20-17% |
| Launch MSRP | 549 | 564 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Cores | 12 | 24 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (7000 series) | Raptor Lake |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a strong all-rounder for enthusiasts who want top clock speeds for both gaming and productivity.
Intel Core i9-13900KF
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-13900KF is an unlocked flagship desktop chip, a top pick for enthusiasts who want to overclock.