Processors comparison
Ryzen 9 7900 vs Core i9-13900KF
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Different platforms: the Ryzen 9 7900 uses AM5 and the Core i9-13900KF uses LGA 1700, so they need different motherboards.
- The Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 cores / 24 threads; the Core i9-13900KF has 24 cores / 32 threads.
- The Core i9-13900KF boosts to 5.7 GHz, 0.3 GHz higher than the Ryzen 9 7900.
- The Ryzen 9 7900 is rated at 65 W TDP against 125 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
- The Ryzen 9 7900 comes with a cooler in the box; budget for a separate cooler with the Core i9-13900KF.
- The Ryzen 9 7900 is £13.65 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£302.47 against £316.12).
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Ryzen 9 7900 | Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 9 | Intel Core i9 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 12 | 24Higher |
| Threads | 24 | 32Higher |
| Max boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.7 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 65 W | 125 W |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | Unknown |
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