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Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i7-13700KBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 3950X

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-13700K

  • Blender render score 384 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 3950X

  • Blender render score 367 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i7-13700K is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-13700K384

Median of 20 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X367

Median of 6 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A65%Good
B63%Good

Too close to call

Office Work

A75%Excellent
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-13700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A67%Good
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-13700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A57%Good
B61%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 3950X · Threads: 32 vs 24

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-13700K comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i7-13700K

66/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X

54/100

AIntel Core i7-13700K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (15% higher)
  • Blender render score 384 samples/min vs 367 samples/min (5% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 30 MB vs 64 MB (53% lower)
  • Threads 24 vs 32 (25% lower)
  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 105 W (19% higher)
  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (3% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 30 MB (113% higher)
  • Threads 32 vs 24 (33% higher)
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 125 W (16% lower)
  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz vs 5.4 GHz (13% lower)
  • Blender render score 367 samples/min vs 384 samples/min (4% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-13700KBAMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.384 samples/min Better +5%367 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.206
Cores & clocks
Cores1616
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads2432 Better +33%
Base clock3.4 GHz3.5 GHz Better +3%
Max boost clock5.4 GHz Better +15%4.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache30 MB64 MB Better +113%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W105 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 2
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20222019
Launch price$409$749

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Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-13700K and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-13700K posts a median render score of 384 against 367 for AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 20 and 6 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-13700K: 16 cores, 24 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $409. AMD Ryzen 9 3950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $749.

Our overall scores are 66 for Core i7-13700K and 54 for Ryzen 9 3950X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Core i7-13700K; for daily use: Core i7-13700K; for content creation: Ryzen 9 3950X. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen 9 3950X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-13700K or the Ryzen 9 3950X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-13700K posts a median render score of 384 against 367 for AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 20 and 6 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-13700K or the Ryzen 9 3950X?

The Intel Core i7-13700K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at 105 W, so the Ryzen 9 3950X draws 19% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-13700K and the Ryzen 9 3950X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-13700K launched at $409 and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at $749. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-13700K or the Ryzen 9 3950X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (65 and 63 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.