i9-13900T vs Ryzen 9 3950X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3950X
2019
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
24.39
Core i9-13900T
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 35 Watt
27.78
+13.9%

Core i9-13900T outperforms Ryzen 9 3950X by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking205168
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.0042.08
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency21.9875.11
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date14 November 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900T has 134% better value for money than Ryzen 9 3950X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2 x 72 mm + 125 mm (IO-Die) mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T 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
SocketAM4FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.65 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-13900T.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Ryzen 9 3950X 24.39
i9-13900T 27.78
+13.9%

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.

Ryzen 9 3950X 38736
i9-13900T 44125
+13.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.39 27.78
Recency 14 November 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 24
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 35 Watt

i9-13900T has a 13.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 50% more physical cores, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900T is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 3950X in performance tests.


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