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

Processor comparisons 29-09-2022

   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision by looking at the Intel Core i9-13900KS vs Intel Core i9-12900KS tests and see which is better for games or normal use for machine learning, rendering, programming, video editing, streaming. Here you can find useful information from several benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as 3DMark, VeraCrypt, SuperPi, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), UserBenchmark, RealBench, Furmark, Handbrake, GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, DaVinci Resolve Studio, 7zip, Blender, Blender, AIDA64, PCMark 10, Prime95, PassMark, MATLAB, Dolphin Emulator, Gears 5, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

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

After looking at the data of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-12900KS or Intel Core i9-13900KS.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i9-13900KS

73%

Core i9-12900KS

73%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-13900KS

66%

Core i9-12900KS

61%

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 the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Half-Life: Alyx, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, DOTA 2A, Ghostrunner, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), NBA 2K20, Horizon Zero Dawn, Forza Horizon 4, Hitman 3, Metro Exodus, Battlefield V, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Monster Hunter World, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, League of Legends (LOL), Control, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	117.3	108.6
Valorant	133.2	123.4
Cyberpunk 2077	74.6	69.1
Apex Legends	125.2	116.0
Call of Duty Warzone	99.9	92.6
Overwatch	107.9	100.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	91.9	85.1
DOOM Eternal	66.6	61.7
Warzone	103.9	96.3
Assassin's Creed	111.9	103.7
Valheim	110.6	102.4

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 amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance 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 i9-13900KS

71%

Core i9-12900KS

48%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-13900KS is more energy efficient than the Core i9-12900KS as it consumes less power: 125W vs. 150W. Power consumption is particularly 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

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software 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 i9-13900KS	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Cinbench 15 Single-core	631	669
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	6774	6984
Cinbench 20 Single-core	1056	1113
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	15135	15520
Cinbench 23 Single-core	3757	3930
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	43688	44652

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

	Intel Core i9-13900KS	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Single-Core	3134	4211
Multi-Core	76304	76561

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

	Intel Core i9-13900KS	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Single-Core	2675	2187
Multi-Core	28679	20189

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i9-13900KS	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Announcement date	October 12, 2022	March 27, 2022
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	FCLGA1700
Core name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	12
Turbo Frequency	5.9 MHz	5.5 MHz
Frequency	4.5 MHz	4 MHz
Cores	24	16
Threads	32	24
Bus rate	16 GT/s	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	12400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W	150 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	6400
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	30 MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	Yes	Yes
Part number	Expansion Options	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 11% better than Core i9-12900KS in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-13900KS has 8 more core than Core i9-12900KS. 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 i9-13900KS is better: 25
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-12900KS is better: 8
However, it should be realized that all the figures in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i9-13900KS and Intel Core i9-12900KS before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

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.

Intel Core i9-12900KS - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-12900KS specs and review.