i9-13900H vs i9-9820X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9820X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
12.72
Core i9-13900H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
18.08
+42.1%

Core i9-13900H outperforms Core i9-9820X by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking597332
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.81no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Raptor Lake-H
Power efficiency7.3038.02
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$898$617

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes448

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.

i9-9820X 12.72
i9-13900H 18.08
+42.1%

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.

i9-9820X 20210
i9-13900H 28723
+42.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.72 18.08
Recency 19 October 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 10 14
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-13900H has a 42.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 40% more physical cores, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9820X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9820X is a desktop processor while Core i9-13900H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9820X and Core i9-13900H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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