Apple M4 (10 cores) vs i9-13900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900K
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.12
+67.8%
Apple M4 (10 cores)
2024
10 cores / 10 threads, 40 Watt
22.12

Core i9-13900K outperforms Apple M4 (10 cores) by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking88238
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation62.98no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9Apple Apple M4
Power efficiency27.9652.06
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)no data
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)7 May 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores) 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads3210
Base clock speed3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache80K (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache36 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data28 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores) 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 Watt40 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores). 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+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores) 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 i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores) 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 i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5no data
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Apple M4 10-core GPU
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores) integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores) integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores) integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores).

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. 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.

i9-13900K 37.12
+67.8%
Apple M4 (10 cores) 22.12

CrossMark Overall

i9-13900K 2580
+25.8%
Apple M4 (10 cores) 2051

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i9-13900K 316
Apple M4 (10 cores) 333
+5.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.12 22.12
Recency 27 September 2022 7 May 2024
Physical cores 24 10
Threads 32 10
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 40 Watt

i9-13900K has a 67.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 140% more physical cores and 220% more threads.

Apple M4 (10 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 212.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M4 (10 cores) in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900K and Apple M4 (10 cores), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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