AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i7-13700KF

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Intel Core i7-13700KF CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 31% faster and 14% more expensive than Intel Core i7-13700KF.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
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PRICE$599$512.78
CPU MARK6602845810
VALUE11089
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP170W125W
EFFICIENCY388366
CORES16 x 4.30 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO5.70 GHz5.40 GHz
THREADS47364336
DATEQ3/2024Q4/2022

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-13700KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
45700
$351
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
$402.89
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
$322.95

Is AMD Ryzen 9 9950X better than Intel Core i7-13700KF?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-13700KF by 19%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 66028. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 388. The Intel Core i7-13700KF efficiency score is 366. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads by 6%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.