Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Core i9-13900K — Specs & Performance Compared
Verdict: The Intel Core i9-13900K is ahead of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D on all 6 shared benchmarks on file, by 22% to 122%, including 122% in Cinebench R23 multi (39,689 vs 17,866).
Side-by-side CPU comparison of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Intel Core i9-13900K. Released 2023 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D), 2022 (Intel Core i9-13900K). MSRP range: $449 · $589. Specs, synthetic benchmarks, AI inference tok/s, and Amazon availability below; each column header links to that part's benchmark page.
Intel Core i9-13900K
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.
Where to buy
A listing for each part; the current price and stock are on the retailer's page.
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| cores | 8 | — |
| threads | 16 | 32 |
| p cores | — | 8 |
| e cores | — | 16 |
| boost clock ghz | 5 | 5.8 |
| tdp w | 120 | 125 |
| l3 cache mb | 96 | 36 |
| socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Each row says whether a higher or a lower number is better (ranks and times are lower-is-better). Scores come from WePC, Beebom, Notebookcheck, TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware, TechSpot, Overclocking.com, NanoReview, Igor's Lab, Geekbench Browser and PassMark; each row links its sources, and where they differ the cell shows their median. Empty cells mean we don't yet have that benchmark on file for the SKU.
| Benchmark | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 multi (higher is better) Source: WePC, Beebom, Notebookcheck, TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware |
17,866 points | 39,689 points |
| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core (higher is better) Source: TechPowerUp |
17,967 points | — |
| Cinebench R23 single (higher is better) Source: TechSpot, WePC, Beebom, Overclocking.com, Notebookcheck, TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware |
1,806 pts | 2,243 points |
| Cinebench R23 Single-Core (higher is better) Source: Overclocking.com |
1,796 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 multi (higher is better) Source: WePC, NanoReview, Igor's Lab |
15,051 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser |
14,288 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 single (higher is better) Source: WePC, NanoReview, Igor's Lab |
2,671 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser |
2,634 points | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
34,284 pts | 58,192 pts |
| PassMark CPU Single Thread Rating (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
3,759 points | 4,595 points |
| PassMark Single Thread (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
3,761 pts | 4,598 pts |
| PassMark Single Thread Rating (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
— | 4,597 points |
Quick answers
Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or the Intel Core i9-13900K?
The Intel Core i9-13900K is ahead of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D on all 6 shared benchmarks on file, by 22% to 122%, including 122% in Cinebench R23 multi (39,689 vs 17,866).
What did the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Intel Core i9-13900K cost at launch?
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at a $449 MSRP and the Intel Core i9-13900K at $589. Street prices drift from launch pricing; the Where to buy section links current listings.
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