Ryzen 9 9900X vs i9-13900H

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
18.78
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
35.82
+90.7%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Core i9-13900H by an impressive 91% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking332108
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data63.98
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency38.0527.22
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-H (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$617$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed2.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm4 nm
Die size257 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1744AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes824

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-13900H 18.78
Ryzen 9 9900X 35.82
+90.7%

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.

i9-13900H 28741
Ryzen 9 9900X 54825
+90.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-13900H 12890
Ryzen 9 9900X 21384
+65.9%

Blender(-)

i9-13900H 196
+102%
Ryzen 9 9900X 97

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-13900H 1955
Ryzen 9 9900X 2544
+30.1%

7-Zip Single

i9-13900H 6276
Ryzen 9 9900X 8020
+27.8%

7-Zip

i9-13900H 70166
Ryzen 9 9900X 122724
+74.9%

WebXPRT 3

i9-13900H 316
Ryzen 9 9900X 398
+25.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.78 35.82
Recency 4 January 2023 15 August 2024
Physical cores 14 12
Threads 20 24
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 120 Watt

i9-13900H has 16.7% more physical cores, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 90.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 20% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-13900H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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