Intel Core i3-13300F vs Intel Core i9-13900KS

Processor comparisons 01-02-2023

   Let's say you have difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the full tests Intel Core i3-13300F vs Intel Core i9-13900KS and see which is better for games or normal use for rendering, video editing, machine learning, streaming, programming. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or several benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as MATLAB, Blender, UserBenchmark, PCMark 10, 3DMark, Handbrake, AIDA64, 7zip, SuperPi, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), DaVinci Resolve Studio, WPrime, Gears 5, VeraCrypt, RealBench, Dolphin Emulator, Blender, Prime95, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Furmark, PassMark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Grand Theft Auto V
DOOM: Eternal
Rainbow Six Siege
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Valheim
Fortnite
Apex Legends
Cyberpunk 2077
Last Man Standing
Watch Dogs Legion
Borderlands 3
Valorant
Overwatch
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Fallout 76
Red Dead Redemption 2
Halo Infinite
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Death Stranding

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-13900KS or Intel Core i3-13300F.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i3-13300F

59%

Core i9-13900KS

73%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-13900KS is 19% better than Core i3-13300F. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i3-13300F

54%

Core i9-13900KS

66%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: League of Legends (LOL), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Ghostrunner, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Monster Hunter World, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, NBA 2K20, Battlefield V, Hitman 3, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Metro Exodus, Half-Life: Alyx, Control, Horizon Zero Dawn, DOTA 2A, Forza Horizon 4.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	96.3	117.3
Valorant	109.5	133.2
Cyberpunk 2077	61.3	74.6
Apex Legends	102.9	125.2
Call of Duty Warzone	82.1	99.9
Overwatch	88.7	107.9
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.5	91.9
DOOM Eternal	54.7	66.6
Warzone	85.4	103.9
Assassin's Creed	92.0	111.9
Valheim	90.9	110.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i3-13300F

96%

Core i9-13900KS

71%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i3-13300F is more energy efficient than the Core i9-13900KS as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 125W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, video editing or video rendering, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the processor uses all cores and threads that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i3-13300F	Intel Core i9-13900KS
Cinbench 15 Single-core	297	631
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2875	6774
Cinbench 20 Single-core	480	1056
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6360	15135
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1629	3757
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18249	43688

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-13300F	Intel Core i9-13900KS
Single-Core	1492	3134
Multi-Core	31087	76304

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-13300F	Intel Core i9-13900KS
Single-Core	1875	2675
Multi-Core	8179	28679

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i3-13300F	Intel Core i9-13900KS
Announcement date	January 19, 2023	October 12, 2022
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	FCLGA1700
Core name	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	13
Turbo Frequency	4.6 MHz	5.9 MHz
Frequency	3 MHz	4.5 MHz
Cores	8	24
Threads	12	32
Bus rate	14 GT/s	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	12400 millions	14200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	125 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5/x 6400 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	64 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	4800	6500
Memory bandwidth	68 GB/s	89.6 GB/s
L1 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	4 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	36 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	Yes
Part number		Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-13900KS is 33% better than Core i3-13300F in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-13900KS has 16 more core than Core i3-13300F. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-13300F is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-13900KS is better: 35
However, it should be understood that all the data that you have looked at here do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i3-13300F and Intel Core i9-13900KS before making a selection which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i3-13300F - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i3-13300F specs and review.

Intel Core i9-13900KS - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-13900KS specs and review.