
intel
Brand24/32
Cores/Threads2GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i9-13900

amd
Brand24/48
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock280W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Intel Core i9-13900
Intel Core i9-13900
$549 • Jan 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
$1399 • Nov 2019
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i9-13900 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
---|---|---|
Cores | 24 | 24 |
Threads | 32 | 48 |
Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 16 | N/A |
Base Clock | 2.0 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 20 X | 38 X |
TDP | 65 W | 280 W |
Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 2.00 MB | 0.50 MB |
Cache L3 | 36.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | N/A |
Architecture | Core i9 (Raptor Lake) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 2 (Castle Peak)) |
Process Size | 10nm | 7nm |
Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket trx4 |
Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
Die Size | 257 mm² | 4 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4 |
Transistors | N/A | 15200 million |
Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i9-13900 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900
INTEL • 24/32 • 2GHz

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD • 24/48 • 3.8GHz
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