Performance Index

ID 615781
Date 03/08/2024
Document Table of Contents

13th Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors

Form Factor Series Use Case Claim Processor Systems Measured Measured By Measurement Period
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 53% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Grid Legends, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

As measured by Grid Legends. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 5% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing F1 22, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

As measured by F1 22. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 6% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Far Cry 6, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

As measured by Far Cry 6. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 17% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Counter Strike: Global Offensive, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

As measured by Counter Strike: Global Offensive. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 49% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Arcadegeddon, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

As measured by Arcadegeddon. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 18% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing The Riftbreaker, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

As measured by The Riftbreaker. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 15% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

As measured by Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 53% faster concurrent content creation performance, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by 3D content creation workflow.This 3D Content Creation workflow models multi-tasking workflow with user-initiated content creation tasks in the foreground and background. This test measures the time to update a texture’s ‘Blend Mode’ from ‘Translucent’ to ‘Opaque’ and then to ‘Build Lighting Only’ with a ‘Lighting Quality’ of ‘Production’ using Unreal Engine in the foreground, while rendering 60 frames of animation to video in the FFMpeg format h.264 with a dimension of 640X360 @29.97 fps in the background using Blender. The geo mean of the performance ratios of the foreground and background operations was calculated and becomes the ratio for the overall workload 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 93% faster multitasking content creation performance, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by multitasking content creation workflow using the following operations:

This Multitasking Content Creation workflow models multi-tasking workflow with user-initiated content creation tasks in the foreground and background. This test measures time to apply 4 filters on a raw image using Adobe Photoshop in the foreground, while performing a video timeline export to 4K AVC with Lumetri effects in the background using Adobe Media Encoder and software video acceleration. The geo mean of the performance ratios of the foreground and background operations was calculated and becomes the ratio for the overall workload

7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Overall Performance The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 46% faster mainstream application performance, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by CrossMark overall score. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 34% faster video editing performance, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

"13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201"

As measured by Pugetbench- AfterEffects benchmark overall score 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 47% faster computer-aided design (CAD) performance, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Cadalyst benchmark- AutoCAD 2019 -C2015 Total Index. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 69% faster model creation performance, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Autodesk- Revit 2021-Model creation benchmark. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 16% faster video editing performance, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by PugetBench Premiere Pro benchmark- Overall score. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 33% faster photo editing performance, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by PugetBench Photoshop - Overall score. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 47% more average frames per second (FPS) while gaming, streaming, and recording Hitman 3: Dartmoor on Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by gaming, streaming, and recording Hitman 3: Dartmoor on Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 5% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Grid Legends, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Grid Legends. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 44% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Hitman 3: Dartmoor, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Hitman 3: Dartmoor. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 52% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Arcadegeddon, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Arcadegeddon. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 31% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Far Cry 6, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Far Cry 6. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 16% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Counter Strike: Global Offensive, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Counter Strike: Global Offensive. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 45% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing The Riftbreaker, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by The Riftbreaker. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 27% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing F1 22, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by F1 22. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 19% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Total War: Warhammer III, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Total War: Warhammer III. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 16% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 6% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 58% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

As measured by Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 34% faster concurrent content creation performance, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by concurrent multitasking workflow.This 3D Content Creation workflow models multi-tasking workflow with user-initiated content creation tasks in the foreground and background. This test measures the time to update a texture’s ‘Blend Mode’ from ‘Translucent’ to ‘Opaque’ and then to ‘Build Lighting Only’ with a ‘Lighting Quality’ of ‘Production’ using Unreal Engine in the foreground, while rendering 60 frames of animation to video in the FFMpeg format h.264 with a dimension of 640X360 @29.97 fps in the background using Blender. The geo mean of the performance ratios of the foreground and background operations was calculated and becomes the ratio for the overall workload 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 27% faster multitasking performance, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by multitasking content creation workflow using the following operations:

This Multitasking Content Creation workflow models multi-tasking workflow with user-initiated content creation tasks in the foreground and background. This test measures time to apply 4 filters on a raw image using Adobe Photoshop in the foreground, while performing a video timeline export to 4K AVC with Lumetri effects in the background using Adobe Media Encoder and software video acceleration. The geo mean of the performance ratios of the foreground and background operations was calculated and becomes the ratio for the overall workload

7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Overall Performance The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 10% faster mainstream application performance, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by CrossMark overall score. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 16% faster video editing performance, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by Pugetbench After Effects benchmark Overall score 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 9% faster computer-aided design (CAD) performance, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by Cadalyst benchmark- AutoCAD 2019 -C2015 Total Index. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 16% faster model creation performance, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by Autodesk Revit 2021-Model creation benchmark. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 12% faster video editing performance, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by PugetBench Premiere Pro benchmark- Overall score. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Content Creation​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 12% faster photo editing performance, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by PugetBench Photoshop - Overall score. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 16% more average frames per second (FPS) while gaming, streaming, and recording Hitman 3: Dartmoor on Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by gaming, streaming, and recording Hitman 3: Dartmoor on Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 6% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing The Riftbreaker, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by The Riftbreaker. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 4% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 7% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing F1 22, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by F1 22. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 10% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Far Cry 6, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by Far Cry 6. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 11% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 16% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Hitman 3: Dartmoor, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by Hitman 3: Dartmoor. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 15% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Arcadegeddon, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by Arcadegeddon. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers up to 19% more average frames per second (FPS) while playing Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, compared to the 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

As measured by Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers the world's best gaming experience. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

Based on performance testing and other attributes of 13th Gen Intel Core processors that combine to form the best overall desktop experience. These include: - Fast speeds: up to Max Turbo Frequency of 5.8GHz - the highest for any desktop processor - Strong processor performance across a collection of benchmarks and real-world Gaming, Productivity, & Content Creation workloads, including in relation to prior generation (12th Gen Intel Core) and competitive processor offerings such as AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D - Broad memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules - Support for best in class wired and wireless connectivity. See intel.com/PerformanceIndex (connectivity) for details - Intel's unparalleled approach to security like security assurance programs founded on security by design principles, transparency and disclosure of vulnerabilities and a robust Intel Platform Update process, an esteemed bug bounty program as well as internal research through red teams and more - Breadth of price and performance options available in 13th Gen Intel Core family - Extensive open ecosystem enablement (e.g., OEMs, ODMs, OSs, ISVs, etc.) Additional details available at intel.com/13thgen. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Overall Performance The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers the best experience for desktop enthusiasts. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

Based on performance testing and other attributes of 13th Gen Intel Core processors that combine to form the best overall desktop experience. These include: - Fast speeds: up to Max Turbo Frequency of 5.8GHz - the highest for any desktop processor - Strong processor performance across a collection of benchmarks and real-world Gaming, Productivity, & Content Creation workloads, including in relation to prior generation (12th Gen Intel Core) and competitive processor offerings such as AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D - Broad memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules - Support for best in class wired and wireless connectivity. See intel.com/PerformanceIndex (connectivity) for details - Intel's unparalleled approach to security like security assurance programs founded on security by design principles, transparency and disclosure of vulnerabilities and a robust Intel Platform Update process, an esteemed bug bounty program as well as internal research through red teams and more - Breadth of price and performance options available in 13th Gen Intel Core family - Extensive open ecosystem enablement (e.g., OEMs, ODMs, OSs, ISVs, etc.) Additional details available at intel.com/13thgen. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Overall Performance The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers the world's best desktop experience. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

Based on performance testing and other attributes of 13th Gen Intel Core processors that combine to form the best overall desktop experience. These include: - Fast speeds: up to Max Turbo Frequency of 5.8GHz - the highest for any desktop processor - Strong processor performance across a collection of benchmarks and real-world Gaming, Productivity, & Content Creation workloads, including in relation to prior generation (12th Gen Intel Core) and competitive processor offerings such as AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D - Broad memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules - Support for best in class wired and wireless connectivity. See intel.com/PerformanceIndex (connectivity) for details - Intel's unparalleled approach to security like security assurance programs founded on security by design principles, transparency and disclosure of vulnerabilities and a robust Intel Platform Update process, an esteemed bug bounty program as well as internal research through red teams and more - Breadth of price and performance options available in 13th Gen Intel Core family - Extensive open ecosystem enablement (e.g., OEMs, ODMs, OSs, ISVs, etc.) Additional details available at intel.com/13thgen. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Overall Performance The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor delivers the world's best overclocking experience. Intel Core i9-13900K

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

Based on enhanced overclocking ability enabled by Intel's comprehensive tools and unique architectural tuning capabilities of unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core processors. Overclocking may void warranty or affect system health. Learn more at www.intel.com/overclocking. Results may vary. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Overall Performance The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor is the world's fastest desktop processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

Based on the 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor's Max Turbo Frequency of up to 5.8 GHz. 7-Sep-22
Desktop S-Series Gaming​ The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor is the world's best gaming processor. Intel Core i9-13900K

15th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor (RPL-S) PL1 set to 253W TDP, 24C32T (8P + 16E); Motherboard: Intel Internal Validation board; Memory: G.Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89, 2X 16GB DDR5-5600MHz; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: RPLSFWI1.R00.3257.A00.2207020322 with ucode patch 0x107

12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K processor (ADL-S) PL1 set to 241W TDP, 16C24T, Motherboard: Z690-Apex; Memory: G. Skill DDR5 CL 28-34-34-89,2X 16GB DDR5-4800 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 1601

AMD Ryzen™ 9 5950X processor PL1=105W TDP, 16C32T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII; Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 4201

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor PL1=105W TDP, 8C16T, Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII (WI-FI); Memory: G. Skill DDR4 CL 14-14-14-34, 2X 16GB DDR4-3200 MT/s; Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB; Display Resolution: 1920x1080; OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 22621.160; Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 3090 (FTW3), Graphics driver: 516.59; Motherboard BIOS version: 3201

As measured by performance measurements across 32 games (benchmark mode score and/or fps measurements). When compared to the Intel Core i9-12900K, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processors, the Intel Core i9-13900K processor performed better on more games head to head with each of those processors. Measured gameplay on the following games: - Assassin's Creed: Valhalla - 1.6.0 - Conqueror's Blade - 1.10.1672.622965 - Cyberpunk 2077 - 1.52 - F1 22 - 01.07.905427 - Far Cry 6 - 1.0.5 - Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker - 1.0.0.0 - Forza Horizon 5 - 1.488.996.0.HV - Grand Theft Auto V - Build 2699 - Guardians of the Galaxy - 2983462 - Hitman 3: Dartmoor - 3.120.0 - Horizon Zero Dawn - Game Ver. 181 - Metro Exodus - 1.0.0.7 - Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - e1.7.2.316994 - Red Dead Redemption 2 - 1436.31 - The Riftbreaker - SVN_​31745.TC_​573.DATA-31724.TC_​197 - Serious Sam 4 - 616154 - Shadow of the Tomb Raider - V1.0 build 458.0_​64 - Sid Meier's Civilization 6: Gathering Storm - 1.0.1.2.9(564030) - Tiny Tina's Wonderland - 1.0.4.0g - Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege - 43489433 - Total War: Warhammer 3 - v1.3.2 Vuild 15399.2642794 - Troy: A Total War Saga: Siege - v1.7.0 Build 16138.2484113 - War Thunder - 2.17.0.121 - Watch Dogs: Legion - 1.5.6 - World of Tanks Encore RT (Ray Tracing) - v0.2 - World of Warcraft: Shadowlands - 9.2.5.44908 7-Sep-22