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Intel Core i9-13900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

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

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APart A

Intel

Core i9-13900

  • Blender render score 388 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Blender render score 415 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 4.9 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

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 7% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-13900388

Median of 8 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 5950X415

Median of 116 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

A71%Good
B67%Good

Better pick: Core i9-13900 · Max boost clock: 5.6 GHz vs 4.9 GHz

Office Work

A86%Excellent
B49%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-13900 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A76%Excellent
B49%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-13900 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A66%Good
B63%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i9-13900 comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i9-13900

75/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 5950X

57/100

AIntel Core i9-13900

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 24 vs 16 (50% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz vs 4.9 GHz (14% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 36 MB vs 64 MB (44% lower)
  • Base clock 2.0 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (41% lower)
  • Blender render score 388 samples/min vs 415 samples/min (7% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 36 MB (78% higher)
  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 2.0 GHz (70% higher)
  • Blender render score 415 samples/min vs 388 samples/min (7% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Cores 16 vs 24 (33% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz vs 5.6 GHz (12% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-13900BAMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.388 samples/min415 samples/min Better +7%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.8116
Cores & clocks
Cores24 Better +50%16
Efficiency (E) cores16—
Threads3232
Base clock2.0 GHz3.4 GHz Better +70%
Max boost clock5.6 GHz Better +14%4.9 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache36 MB64 MB Better +78%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 3
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20232020
Launch price$549$799

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Intel Core i9-13900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-13900 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X posts a median render score of 415 against 388 for Intel Core i9-13900, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 116 and 8 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-13900: 24 cores, 32 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $549. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 4.9 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $799.

Our overall scores are 75 for Core i9-13900 and 57 for Ryzen 9 5950X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i9-13900; for office work: Core i9-13900; for daily use: Core i9-13900; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i9-13900 vs Ryzen 9 5950X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-13900 or the Ryzen 9 5950X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X posts a median render score of 415 against 388 for Intel Core i9-13900, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 116 and 8 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-13900 or the Ryzen 9 5950X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i9-13900 at 65 W, so the Core i9-13900 draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i9-13900 and the Ryzen 9 5950X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-13900 launched at $549 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at $799. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-13900 or the Ryzen 9 5950X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i9-13900 (71 vs 67 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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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.