AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i9-13900KS

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core i9-13900KS are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 95/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

95
Gaming score / 100
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Intel

Intel Core i9-13900KS

95
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3DIntel Core i9-13900KS
Gaming score95/10095/100
Cores / Threads16 / 3224 / 32
Boost clock5.70 GHz6.00 GHz
TDP120 W150 W
SocketAM5LGA1700
MSRP$599.00$549.00

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i9-13900KS: which should you buy?

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core i9-13900KS are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 95/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D better than the Intel Core i9-13900KS?
They are evenly matched (95/100 each).

Should I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D or the Intel Core i9-13900KS?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i9-13900KS can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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