Intel Core i7-13700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-13700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-13700KF

• CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 10 month(s) later
• 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 12
• Around 10% higher clock speed: 5.40 GHz vs 4.9 GHz
• Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95 °C
• Around 25% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
• 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
• Around 47% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4356 vs 2972
• 3.5x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 46335 vs 13220
• Around 8% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 12514 vs 11613

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

• Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
• 2.1x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
• Around 19% lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 125 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-13700KF
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

PassMark - Single thread mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	4356 2972
PassMark - CPU mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	46335 13220
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	CPU 1 CPU 2	12514 11613

Compare specifications (specs)