AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i9 13900
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
Intel Core i9 13900 24-core LGA1700
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming and productivity CPU. Users highlight its massive performance upgrade over older systems, smooth 4K gaming, and excellent multitasking capabilities. While some note that the 7800X3D may be slightly better for pure gaming, the 7950X3D's extra cores make it a versatile choice. A few concerns were raised about the lack of a stock cooler and the need for a high-end cooling solution.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for gaming and productivity
- Smooth 4K gaming
- Great multitasking capabilities
- Easy installation
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires high-end cooling solution
- Needs AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- 7800X3D may be better for pure gaming
Intel Core i9 13900 24-core LGA1700
The Intel i9-13900 is a powerful and efficient processor that offers excellent value for users who don't need extreme overclocking. It runs cooler than the K variant and works well with air cooling, though it can get hot under heavy load and requires a good cooler. Some buyers were confused by listing discrepancies between models, but verified purchasers confirm receiving the correct CPU.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Runs cooler than K variant
- Works well with air cooling
- Good value for money
- Stable and efficient
Cons
- Gets very hot under load
- Requires good cooling system
- Confusing product listings
- Stock cooler is inadequate
- Some units received opened/used
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i9 13900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 9 | Core i9 |
| Model | 7950X3D | 13900 |
| Codename | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake-S |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| P-cores | 16★ | 8 |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16 | 16 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5, DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 20 |
| TDP | 120 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 219★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong multi thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Intel Core i9 13900 24-core LGA1700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong platform (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong multi thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.