Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core i9-12900KS

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-13900K and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The Intel Core i9-13900K is 25% faster and 21% more expensive than Intel Core i9-12900KS.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-13900K
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PRICE£367.97£289.99
CPU MARK5857643724
VALUE159151
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP125W150W
EFFICIENCY469291
CORES8 x 3.00 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO5.80 GHz5.50 GHz
THREADS46084331
DATEQ3/2022Q2/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-13900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
62382
£594.59
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
£393.66
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KS

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i9-13900K better than Intel Core i9-12900KS?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-13900K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 5%.


The Intel Core i9-13900K is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 58576. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 469. The Intel Core i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the Intel Core i9-13900K leads by 38%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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