Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
Intel
93 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews
The Intel Core i9-13900K/KF is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance in gaming and productivity, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. Enthusiasts highlight excellent overclocking headroom, often reaching 5.5-6.0 GHz with proper cooling. However, the CPU runs hot, and several reviewers emphasize the need for high-end cooling solutions like 360mm AIOs or custom loops to manage temperatures. A few mention the lack of included cooler and the need for BIOS updates, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent overclocking headroom
- Great for gaming and productivity
- Good value for money
- Efficient hybrid architecture
Cons
- Runs very hot
- Requires high-end cooling
- No cooler included
- Power hungry under load
- BIOS update needed for stability
Performance 28
Overclocking 12
Thermal management 15
Cooling requirements 10
Value for money 8
Power consumption 5
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 13900KF | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 13900KF | 3600 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 10 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 6 |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 36★ | 32 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 253★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (79th percentile)
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 13900KF
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.