Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs i9-13900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900K
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.09
+134%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.84

Core i9-13900K outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a whopping 134% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900K and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking88429
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation62.93no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency28.10100.00
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)May 2023 (1 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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm4 nm
Die size257 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900K and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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
SocketFCLGA1700FP8
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900K and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900K and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 i9-13900K and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
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 card
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Intel UHD Graphics 770AMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)
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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900K and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900K and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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 37.09
+134%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.84

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.

i9-13900K 58920
+134%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25168

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-13900K 3001
+37%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2191

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-13900K 20186
+109%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 9676

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-13900K 5806
+149%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2336

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-13900K 318
+18.7%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 268

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-13900K 24033
+134%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258

Blender(-)

i9-13900K 84
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214
+154%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-13900K 2286
+19.8%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908

7-Zip Single

i9-13900K 7272
+17.4%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6197

7-Zip

i9-13900K 146984
+135%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 62657

WebXPRT 3

i9-13900K 368
+21.1%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304

CrossMark Overall

i9-13900K 2580
+51.3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1706

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i9-13900K 316
+20.4%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 263

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i9-13900K 141
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 366
+160%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.09 15.84
Integrated graphics card 6.16 18.32
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 15 Watt

i9-13900K has a 134.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has 197.4% faster integrated GPU, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 Extreme in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-13900K is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900K and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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