i9-13900K, Intel is a leading maker of electronic components. Intel’s CPUs are found in most computers today. When it comes to the fastest CPU, there is no better option than the i9-13900K processor.
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i9-13900K Specs
| CPU FAMILY | AMD RAPHAEL (RPL-X) | INTEL RAPTOR LAKE (RPL-S) |
|---|---|---|
| Process Node | TSMC 5nm | Intel 7 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Chiplet) | Raptor Cove (P-Core) Gracemont (E-Core) |
| Flagship SKU | Ryzen 9 7950X | Core i9-13900K |
| Cores / Threads | Up To 16/32 | Up To 24/32 |
| Total L3 Cache | 64 MB (+3D V-Cache) | 36 MB |
| Total L2 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Total Cache | 80 MB | 68 MB |
| Max Clocks (1T) | 5.85 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5/DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 Channel (2DPC) | 2 Channel (2DPC) |
| Memory Speeds | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 DDR4-3200 |
| Platform Support | 600-Series (X670E/X670/B650/A620) | 600-Series (Z690/H670/B650/H610) 700-Series (Z790/H770/B760) |
| PCIe Gen 5.0 | Both GPU & M.2 (Extreme chipsets only) | Both GPU & M.2 (700-Series only but split) |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD RDNA 2 | Intel Iris Xe |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | LGA 1700/1800 |
| TDP (Max) | 170W (TDP) 230W (PPT) | 125W (PL1) 240W+ (PL2) |
| Launch | September 2022 | October 2022 |
i9-13900K Benchmark
In the same PassMark rankings, the CPU scores 54433 points, which is 18.7% faster than Ryzen 9 5950X. Unfortunately, the AMD Ryzen 7000 series is still missing from the list of processors, which is a little odd considering AMD CPUs are due to launch a month earlier. PassMark lists the i7-13700 non-K, Core i5-13500, and i5-13400 as Raptor Lake CPUs, but not the Core i9-13900K. As expected, AMD Raphael’s debut in this ranking is anticipated in the next few days.
CPU Performance
Intel has officially stated that Raptor Lake CPUs can offer a double-digit performance boost; however, the performance boost is most noticeable in the multi-threaded segment, due to the increased core count, but single-core performance also gains a double-digit boost due to the increased clocks and caches.
The Intel Core i9-13900K Raptor Lake ES1 CPU has a clock speed of 4.0 GHz and is almost identical to the Intel Core i9-12900K, but the ES3 CPU is 7% faster in single and 28% faster in multi-threaded tests, respectively, to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.
AMD is now expected to see an additional >15% single-threaded IPC boost, and a >35% multi-threaded boost overall, all of which will be achieved by a combination of architectural improvements and clock improvements gen-over-gen with Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 CPUs. So it will be a tight race between the two flagships.
Price & Availability
Intel’s pricing strategy for its 12th Generation Alder Lake lineup has been a lot more aggressive, and that has certainly helped them sell enough units to make a dent in AMD’s Ryzen market share & revenue.
Segments such as the Core i5 and Core i7 are appearing in the “Top 10 Sellers” of several NA and EU retailers, but it is the core i9s that enthusiasts buy. Intel’s 24 Core Raptor Lake Core i9-13900K Desktop CPU and Arc A770 Desktop Graphics Card Announced It is likely that Intel will keep the current prices of its chips.
Since Raptor Lake is a revision of Alder Lake, the price will remain the same, and most likely fall around $599 USD. AMD’s flagship is likely to be in the $700-$800 USD range, which could give Intel a clear lead in the price to performance segment.
The Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake Desktop CPUs are due to be released in the second half of 2022 alongside the 700 series chipset family, which would mean they would be available as early as September or October, just in time for the next-gen AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs. AMD and Intel will be launching their flagship processors on their respective flagship platforms, so we can’t wait to see the final battle in a few months.
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