Intel Core i9 13900K 24-core LGA1700
Intel
94 Overall Score
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 13900K 24-core LGA1700
88 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Intel CPU, praising its exceptional performance, speed, and value for money. Many highlight significant upgrades from older processors, with smooth gaming and productivity gains. Some note the need for adequate cooling and compatibility with LGA 1700 motherboards, but overall it's highly recommended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- Great value for money
- Fast gaming framerates
- Smooth multitasking
- Easy upgrade from older CPUs
Cons
- Requires LGA 1700 motherboard
- No cooler included
- Runs hot without adequate cooling
- DDR5 memory expensive
- Platform at end of life
Performance 10
Value for money 5
Cooling requirements 4
Compatibility 4
Upgrade ease 3
Included accessories 3
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 13900K | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 13900K | 1200 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 10★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 4 |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 36★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125★ | 270 |
| Max Turbo Power | 253★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 13900K 24-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong multi thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 13900K 24-core LGA17000.197score per dollar
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.443score per dollar
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 13900K
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.
