The Core i9-13900KS is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-7900X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $155.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 20 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- Up to 32% cheaper – $325.00 vs $480.00
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 140 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-7900X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$480
67%
Value, $/FPS
$2.14/FPS
81%
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
83%
Min 1% FPS
124
84%
Price, $
$325
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.73/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-7900X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-7900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-7900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
42%
L3 Cache
14 MB
39%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
72%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
$699.00 | MSRP | $999.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 10 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 14 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
