Ryzen 9 9955HX vs i7-13700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700KF
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
28.77
Ryzen 9 9955HX
2025
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
35.97
+25%

Ryzen 9 9955HX outperforms Core i7-13700KF by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking197120
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation69.16no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045)
Power efficiency4.4025.30
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelno data
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Fire Range-HX (Zen 5) (2025)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)6 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen 9 9955HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Performance-cores8no data
Efficient-cores8no data
Threads2432
Base clock speed3.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache80K (per core)1.3 MB
L2 cache2 MB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache30 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmno data
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen 9 9955HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1700no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen 9 9955HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen 9 9955HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen 9 9955HX are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen 9 9955HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 610M ( - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700KF and Ryzen 9 9955HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

i7-13700KF 28.77
Ryzen 9 9955HX 35.97
+25%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i7-13700KF 46263
Ryzen 9 9955HX 57830
+25%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.77 35.97
Recency 27 September 2022 6 January 2025
Threads 24 32
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 55 Watt

Ryzen 9 9955HX has a 25% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more threads, and 127.3% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i7-13700KF in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-13700KF is a desktop processor while Ryzen 9 9955HX is a notebook one.

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