Key Points
- The Intel Core i3-13100 is equivalent to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600.
- The Intel Core i5-13400 is equivalent to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600.
- The Intel Core i7-13700 is equivalent to the AMD Ryzen 7 7700.
- The Intel Core i9-13900 is equivalent to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900.
- The Sapphire Rapids Xeon CPUs have equivalents in the Zen 4 (Genoa) EPYC family from AMD.
Intel is a dominant force on the CPU (central processing unit) market. Their primary competitor, AMD, offers processors at similar specifications for lower prices, making them very popular amongst budget computer builders.
The newest generation of Intel CPUs, the Raptor Lake CPU family, is here. So, let’s examine the Intel processor equivalents from AMD for the Raptor Lake models.
Intel Processor Equivalents: Raptor Lake Core i3 Family
There are five processors in the Raptor Lake Core i3 family: the 13100, 13100-E, 13100-T, and the 13100TE. Each one has different specs, so we’ll cover each one separately. However, the equivalent family of CPUs is the Zen 3 (Vermeer) Ryzen 5 family.
Core i3-13100
The Core i3-13100 is the base model of the Raptor Lake Core i3 family. It’s got a total power draw of 60 watts. It packs four processing cores with Hyper-Threading, allowing it to process eight threads simultaneously. Additionally, it has a clock speed of 3.4 GHz with a possible boost clock up to 4.5 GHz.
This processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 RAM and dual-channel RAM. For DDR4 RAM, it can support speeds up to 3,200 megatransfers per second. For DDR5 RAM, the processor supports up to 4,800 megatransfers per second.
The i3-13100 processor supports Generation 4 PCIe slots with up to 20 lanes. It also has integrated graphics, and it runs the UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics chip. So, you can use this CPU without a dedicated graphics card.
- Features PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, as well as DDR5 and DDR4 support
- 4.5 GHz CPU speed
- Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series chipset-based motherboards
The AMD equivalent of the i3-13100 is the Ryzen 5 5600. This unit has a higher base clock speed, with a speed of 3.5 GHz, but a lower boost clock at 4.4 GHz. Additionally, it has more cores than the i3-13100, with 6 cores with multithreading, allowing for 12 simultaneous threads.
The Ryzen 5 5600 only supports DDR4 RAM but matches the RAM clock with 3200 megatransfers per second. One nice thing it has over the i3-13100 is that the Ryzen 5 5600 supports error correction code (ECC) memory.
- 6 Cores and 12 processing threads
- 4.4 GHz Max Boost
- DDR4-3200 support
- 35 MB cache
This processor doesn’t have integrated graphics. So, if you buy it, you must purchase a dedicated GPU. Otherwise, you’ll have no graphics processor for your computer, and computers need a graphics processor to display things.
Regarding price, the i3-13100 is slightly cheaper than the Ryzen 5 5600. The i3-13100’s MSRP is $134, while the Ryzen 5 5600’s MSRP is $199.
Core i3-13100E
The Intel Core i3-13100E is the version of the i3-13100 that includes ECC memory support at a low cost. It clocks slightly slower than the i3-13100 base model, with a clock speed of 3.3 GHz and a boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
It supports DDR4 and DDR5 RAM sticks. Clock speeds for DDR4 memory are up to 3,200 megatransfers per second and 4,800 megatransfers per second for DDR5 memory. The CPU can support up to 16 lanes of Generation 5 PCIe cards and four additional lanes up to Generation 4 in the secondary slot.
The unit has a total power draw of 60 watts, which aligns it with the rest of the Raptor Lake i3 family. Additionally, it has four cores with hyper-threading, allowing it to run eight threads simultaneously.
The i3-13100E is equivalent to the Ryzen 5 5600. The main difference between the i3-13100E and the Ryzen 5 5600 is the latter has more cores — 6 cores with Multithreading, to be exact — allowing for up to 12 threads simultaneously.
Also, it only supports DDR4 RAM. Finally, the Ryzen 5 5600 is significantly cheaper than the i3-13100E, with the i3-13100E costing $480, while the Ryzen 5 5600 is only $199.
Core i3-13100F
At 58 watts, the Core i3-13100F is a lower-powered version of the i3-13100. However, that could be important for people with low-power power supplies. Besides that, the i3-13100F is precisely the same as the i3-13100.
- 5 MB of L2 cache
- Max turbo frequency: 4.50 GHz
- 8 threads, 4 cores
- Performance-core base frequency: 3.40 GHz
Its clock speed is the same, with a base clock speed of 3.4 GHz and a boost clock speed of 4.5 GHz. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 RAM.
DDR4 RAM can clock up to 3,200 megatransfers per second, and DDR5 RAM can clock up to 4,800 megatransfers per second. This processor does not support ECC memory.
It features four cores with Hyper-Threading, allowing it to maintain eight threads simultaneously. Since the specifications of the i3-13100F are essentially the same as those of the i3-13100, it has the same equivalent, the Ryzen 5 5600.
Core i3-13100T
Users looking for a lower-powered CPU at a budget price can purchase the Core i3-13100T. This processor boasts a total power draw of just 35 watts, making it competitive for systems with low-powered power supplies. However, that does come at the cost of processing power.
The i3-13100T still has four cores with Hyper-Threading, allowing it to manage up to eight threads simultaneously. However, its clock speeds are significantly lower than those of the other i3 models, with a base clock speed of just 2.5 GHz and a boost clock speed of 4.2 GHz.
It supports DDR4 and DDR5 RAM but has no ECC support. The speeds for the RAM it supports align with the other Raptor Lake i3 models: 3,200 megatransfers per second for DDR4 and 4,800 megatransfers per second for DDR5.
- 6 Cores and 12 processing threads
- 4.2 GHz Max Boost
- 19 MB cache
- For the Socket AM4 platform
Regarding PCIe lanes, this processor supports Generation 5 PCIe slots with up to 20 lanes on the CPU. It has no secondary PCIe support.
The i3-13100T is equivalent to the Zen 3 (Cezanne) Ryzen 5 5500. The main difference between the Ryzen 5 5500 and the i3-13100T is the latter’s six-core setup features multithreading, allowing it to manage up to 12 threads simultaneously.
The Ryzen 5 5500 also does not support DDR5 RAM, making it an unworkable choice for people who want to use DDR5 RAM with their PCs.
Core i3-13100TE
If you need the low-power draw of the i3-13100T with ECC memory, you’ll want to pick up the Core i3-13100TE. This processor has the same specifications as the i3-13100T but with added support for ECC memory.
This CPU model does clock slightly lower than the i3-13100T, with a clock speed of 2.4 GHz and a boost clock speed of up to 4.1 GHz. It also features secondary PCIe support. More specifically, it has primary PCIe support up to Generation 5 and 16 lanes, and secondary support up to Generation 4 and four lanes.
Since the i3-13100TE is essentially the same as the i3-13100T, the equivalent is also the same: the Ryzen 5 5500.
Intel Processor Equivalents: Raptor Lake Core i5 Family
There are thirteen processors in the Raptor Lake Core i5 family. Most computer enthusiasts consider the i5 family processors to be the base models of an Intel processor generation, with the i3 family being a unique low-power family.
The thirteen processors in the Raptor Lake Core i5 family are: the i5-13400, i5-13400E, 15-13400F, i5-13400T, i5-13490F, i5-13500, i5-31500E, i5-13500T, i5-13500TE, i5-13600, i5-13600K, i5-13600KF, and i5-13600T. We’ll cover each one individually. The equivalent family of the Raptor Lake Core i5 series is the Zen 4 (Raphael) Ryzen 5 family.
Core i5-13400
The Core i5-13400 is the base model of the Raptor Lake Core i5 family. It’s a ten-core processor with Hyper-Threading, simultaneously managing workloads of up to 16 threads. Its base clock speed is 2.5 GHz, and the boost clock speed is 4.6 GHz.
The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 RAM. It supports DDR4 RAM clock speeds of up to 3,200 megatransfers per second and DDR5 clock speeds of up to 4,800 megatransfers per second. However, it does not support ECC memory.
- 10 cores, 16 threads
- 9.5 MB of L2 cache
- Max turbo frequency: 4.60 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency: 2.50 GHz
Regarding PCIe cards, the processor supports PCIe Generation 5 slots with up to 16 lanes and four additional lanes of Generation 4 PCIe support. While this is a ten-core CPU, it uses Intel hybrid core technology with 6 P-cores and 4 E-cores.
The i5-13400’s equivalent is the Ryzen 5 7600. The main differences between the i5-13400 and the Ryzen 5 7600 are the clock speed, PCIe lane count, as well as core and thread count. The Ryzen 5 7600 only has six cores; with multithreading, that brings us to 12 simultaneous threads.
- 3.80 GHz clock speed
- 32 MB of L3 cache memory
- Socket AM5
- 5 nm process technology
However, it does clock higher than the i5-13400, with a base clock speed of 3.8 GHz and a boost clock of 5.1 GHz. Regarding PCIe cards, the Ryzen 5 7600 supports Generation 5 PCIe cards with up to 24 lanes.
Another notable difference is that the Ryzen 5 7600 does not support DDR4 RAM. So, if you intend to use DDR4 RAM in your machine, this processor will not work for you. However, it does support ECC memory. If you can grab some DDR5 memory, you can upgrade to ECC-enabled memory.
Core i5-13400E
The Core i5-13400E is exactly the same as the i5-13400, except it supports ECC memory. So, its equivalent is also the Ryzen 5 7600.
Core i5-13400F
- 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) and 16 threads
- Up to 4.6 GHz
- PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support
- 20 CPU PCIe lanes
The Core i5-13400F is the version of the i5-13400 with no integrated graphics. If you want to use this CPU, you must buy a dedicated GPU to go with it.
This CPU does have a slightly higher base clock speed than other i5-13400 models at 2.5GHz. Other than that, it’s identical to the i5-13400. So, its equivalent is the Ryzen 5 7600.
Core i5-13400T
The Core i5-13400T is the low-power version of the i5-13400. The processor’s base clock speed is just 1.3 GHz, but it can boost the clock speed to 4.4 GHz, depending on the workload.
The low clock speed allows it to maintain a total power draw of just 35 watts, which makes it ideal for low-power systems. It also has no secondary PCIe support. Since it is identical to the i5-13400 in all other regards, its equivalent is also the Ryzen 5 7600.
Core i5-13490F
If you don’t need integrated graphics but you require more power than the i5-13400F can provide, the i5-13490F is an option. It is identical to the i5-13400F, except its boost clock speed goes up to 4.8 GHz. The equivalent for the i5-13490F is also the Ryzen 5 7600.
Core i5-13500
Moving up from the i5-13400 series, we have the Core i5-13500. This processor is the base model of the i5-13500 series, which features 14 cores and up to 24 simultaneous threads with Hyper-Threading. The cores are Intel Hybrid cores: six P-cores and eight E-cores.
- 14 cores, 20 threads
- 24 MB Intel Smart Cache
- Processor base power: 65 W
- Max turbo frequency: 4.80 GHz
The i5-13500 is the first base model in a series to support ECC memory. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with memory clock speeds of 3,200 and 4,800 megatransfers per second for DDR4 and DDR5, respectively. The CPU cores clock at 2.5 GHz with a boost clock of up to 4.8 GHz.
Regarding PCIe cards, it supports a Generation 5 PCIe with up to 16 lanes and 4 additional Generation 4 lanes on the secondary card. It comes with Intel UHD Graphics 770 for the integrated graphics chipset. This processor is equivalent to AMD’s Ryzen 5 7600, like the i5-13400 series.
Core i5-13500E
The Core i5-13500E is the version of the i5-13500 with a slightly lower clock speed and operating frequency on the E-Cores. Besides the clock speed of 2.4 GHz and boost clock of 4.6 GHz, this chip is almost identical to the i5-13500. Thus, its equivalent is the Ryzen 5 7600.
Core i5-13500T
The Core i5-13500T is the super-low power version of the i5-13500. It operates at a base frequency of just 1.6 GHz but boosts up to 4.6 GHz. This chip’s most significant advantage is its low power draw at just 35 watts. It’s equivalent to the Ryzen 5 7600.
Core i5-13500TE
The Core i5-13500TE is an even lower-powered version of the i5-13500T. Its clock speed starts at just 1.3 GHz and only goes up to 4.5 GHz when boosted. However, it does offer ECC memory support with a total power draw of 35 watts. Its equivalent is the Ryzen 5 7600.
Core i5-13600
The Core i5-13600 series processors are the most powerful versions of the Raptor Lake Core i5 family. The base clock for this processor version is 2.7 GHz, and the boost clock goes up to 5 GHz.
The E-Cores have a base frequency of 2 GHz and boost up to 3.7 GHz. This processor has 14 cores and can manage up to 20 threads. The hybrid cores are divided into six P-Cores and eight E-Cores.
The processor supports dual-channel, ECC-enabled DDR4 and DDR5 RAM sticks. DDR4 RAM can clock up to 3,200 megatransfers per second, and DDR5 RAM can clock up to 4,800 megatransfers per second.
- 4.70 GHz clock speed
- 6 MB L2 + 32 MB L3 cache memory
- 5 nm process technology
- AMD Radeon Graphics controller
It also supports a primary and secondary PCIe card. The primary card supports Generation 5 PCIe cards with up to 16 lanes. It also supports a secondary card up to Generation 4 with up to four lanes.
The i5-13600’s AMD equivalent is the Ryzen 5 7600X. The main differences between the i5-13600 and the Ryzen 5 7600X are the clock speed, core and thread counts, and PCIe compatibility.
The Ryzen 5 7600X features a clock speed of 4.7 GHz that can boost up to 5.3 GHz. However, it only has six cores and can only manage 12 concurrent threads. It also supports more PCIe lanes than the i5-13600, supporting Generation 5 cards and up to 24 lanes. It also does not support DDR4 memory.
Core i5-13600K
The Core i5-13600K is the lowest you can go in the Raptor Lake family while still getting overclocking capabilities. With the i5-13600K, the clock multiplier is unlocked, allowing you to set it yourself.
Of course, you must be reasonably judicious with the clock multiplier. Setting it too high could cause the processor to crash.
- 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads
- Performance hybrid architecture
- Up to 5.1 GHz
- Compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
- Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
The i5-13600K has a clock speed of 3.5 GHz with a boost clock speed of 5.1 GHz. The E-cores have a base clock speed of 2.6 GHz and can boost up to 3.9 GHz. It supports dual-channel, ECC-enabled DDR4 and DDR5 memory.
DDR4 memory can clock up to 3,200 megatransfers per second, while DDR5 memory can clock up to 5,200 megatransfers per second.
It supports Generation 5 PCIe cards with up to 16 lanes on the primary card and four additional Generation 4 lanes on the secondary card. It’s worth noting that his card has quite an intense power draw, requiring 125 watts of power. This processor is equivalent to the Ryzen 5 7600X.
Core i5-13600KF
The Core i5-13600KF is almost identical to the i5-13600K, except it lacks the integrated graphics chip. Thus, the equivalent of the i5-13600KF is also the Ryzen 5 7600X.
Core i5-13600T
The Core i5-13600T is the low-power equivalent of the i5-13600. Like the other Raptor Lake T-series CPUs, it has a total power draw of just 35 watts. Now, that does come at the expense of some power.
The base clock speed of this CPU is just 1.8 GHz, and its boost clock is only 4.8 GHz, which is less than the other i5-13600 series CPUs. The equivalent for this CPU is the Ryzen 5 7600X.
Intel Processor Equivalents: Raptor Lake Core i7 Family
There are eight processors in the Raptor Lake Core i7 family. Those eight processors are the i7-13700, i7-13700E, i7-13700F, i7-13700K, i7-13700KF, i7-13700T, i7-13700TE, and the i7-13790F. The equivalent family of the Raptor Lake Core i7 family is the Zen 4 (Raphael) Ryzen 7 family.
Core i7-13700
The Core i7-13700 is the base model of the Core i7 family. It is the first Raptor Lake CPU to have 16 cores, boasting eight P-cores and E-cores. It can manage up to 24 concurrent threads.
Additionally, the base clock speed of the overall processor is 2.1 GHz, with a boost clock of up to 5.2 GHz. The E-cores’ operating frequency is 1.5 GHz, and they can be boosted up to 4.1 GHz.
- 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 24 threads
- Up to 5.2 GHz
- Intel Optane Memory support
- Intel Laminar RH1 Cooler included
The processor supports dual-channel, ECC-enabled DDR4 and DDR5 RAM. DDR4 RAM can clock up to 3,200 megatransfers per second, and DDR5 RAM can clock up to 5,600 megatransfers per second. It also supports Generation 5 PCIe cards with up to 16 lanes and an additional four Generation 4 lanes on the secondary PCIe card.
- 8 Cores and 16 processing threads
- 5.4 GHz Max Boost (unlocked for overclocking)
- Can support PCIe 5.0 on select 600 Series motherboards
The equivalent card for the i7-13700 is the Zen 4 (Raphael) Ryzen 7 7700, which has a higher clock speed but fewer cores and more PCIe lanes. The Ryzen 7 7700 boasts an impressive clock speed of 4.3 GHz at its base frequency and goes up to 5.3 GHz when boosted. However, it only has eight cores and can only handle up to 16 threads with multithreading.
Core i7-13700E
The Core i7-13700E is essentially the same as the i7-13700. However, it has a lower operating frequency, and the multiplier is unlocked. The i7-13700E operates at a frequency of 1.9 GHz that boosts up to 4.1 GHz with an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking.
The E-cores’ operating frequency is 1.3 GHz, going up to 3.9 GHz. Besides the operating frequency and overclocking capabilities, it is the same as the i7-13700. Thus, its equivalent is also the Ryzen 7 7700.
Core i7-13700F
- 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 24 threads
- Up to 5.2 GHz
- Performance hybrid architecture
The Core i7-13700F is the same as the i7-13700, except it does not support ECC memory and has no integrated graphics chip. So, its equivalent is the same as the i7-13700, the Ryzen 7 7700.
Core i7-13700K
The Core i7-13700K is the high-power version of the i7-13700. The base clock speed of this processor is 3.4 GHz, with a boost clock speed of 5.4 GHz. The E-cores have a clock speed of 2.5 GHz, boosting up to 4.2 GHz. The multiplier for this processor is also unlocked, enabling overclocking.
- 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 24 threads
- Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
- Up to 5.4 GHz unlocked
- Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, as well as PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support
The only other difference between the i7-13700 and i7-13700K is that the K-series chipset supports Generation 5 PCIe cards with up to 20 lanes. It also supports up to four additional Generation 4 lanes on the secondary PCIe card.
The AMD equivalent chip for the i7-13700K is the Zen 4 (Raphael) Ryzen 7 7700X. The Ryzen 7 7700X has a slightly higher base clock speed of 4.3 GHz, which can be boosted to 5.4 GHz. It also does not support a secondary PCIe card or DDR4 RAM.
Core i7-13700KF
The Core i7-13700KF is identical to the i7-13700K except for the fact that it doesn’t have an integrated graphics chipset. Thus, its equivalent is also the Ryzen 7 7700X.
Core i7-13700T
The Core i7-13700T is the low-power version of the i7-13700. Its power draw aligns with the other Raptor Lake T-series CPUs at 35 watts. It does sacrifice some power, sitting at a base clock speed of 1.4 GHz and boosting up to 4.9 GHz.
- 8 Cores and 16 processing threads
- Based on AMD "Zen 4" architecture
- Can support PCIe 5.0 on select 600 Series motherboards
- 5.4 GHz Max Boost, 100+ FPS
The processor does not support ECC-enabled RAM and does not have support for a secondary PCIe card. However, it is otherwise the same as the Core i7-13700. Since it is slightly less powerful than the i7-13700, it is more similar to the Ryzen 7 7700 than the Ryzen 7 7700X.
Core i7-13700TE
The Core i7-13700TE is slightly less powerful than the i7-13700T. It has a base clock speed of 1.1GHz and boosts up to 4.8 GHz. It also supports a secondary PCIe card up to Generation 4 and four lanes. However, it is otherwise the same as the i7-13700T. So, its equivalent is also the Ryzen 7 7700.
Core i7-13790F
The Core i7-13790F is essentially the same as the i7-13700F, except it supports one Generation 5 PCIe card with up to 20 lanes and no support for a secondary card. Thus, its equivalent is also the same as the i7-13700F, the Ryzen 7 7700.
Intel Processor Equivalents: Raptor Lake Core i9 Family
There are eight processors in the Raptor Lake Core i9 family. The family consists of the i9-13900, i9-13900E, i9-13900F, i9-13900K, i9-13900KF, i9-13900KS, i9-13900T, and i9-13900-TE. The family equivalent for the Raptor Lake Core i9 series is the Zen 4 (Raphael) Ryzen 9 family.
Core i9-13900
The Core i9-13900 is the base model of the Raptor Lake Core i9 family. It’s the first in the i9 series, which boasts a whopping 24 cores and can manage up to thirty-two concurrent threads. The i9 has Intel hybrid cores featuring eight P-cores and 16 E-cores.
The overall base clock speed of the processor is 2 GHz, boosting up to 5.6 GHz. The E-cores operate at a frequency of 1.5 GHz and boost up to 4.2 GHz. The processor does not have an unlocked multiplier. So, overclocking capabilities are limited.
- 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) and 32 threads
- Up to 5.6 GHz
- Optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators
The i9-13900 supports dual-channel, ECC-enabled DDR4 and DDR5 RAM. DDR4 RAM speeds go up to 3,200 megatransfers per second, while DDR5 RAM speeds go up to 5,600 megatransfers per second. It also supports a primary Generation 5 PCIe card with up to 16 lanes and a secondary Generation 4 PCIe card with up to four lanes.
The i9-13900 is equivalent to the Ryzen 9 7900. The Ryzen 9 7900 has a higher base clock speed of 3.7 GHz but a lower boost clock of 5.4 GHz. It also has 12 cores and can support only 24 threads with multithreading. However, the Ryzen 9 7900 does have an unlocked multiplier, making it easier to overclock.
Core i9-13900E
- Dodeca-core (12 Core) processor
- 64 MB of L3 cache memory
- 3.70 GHz clock speed
- Comes with AMD Radeon Graphics controller
The Core i9-13900E is a slightly less powerful version of the i9-13900. Its base clock speed is 1.8 GHz and boosts up to 5.2 GHz. The E-Cores have a lower operating frequency. Its multiplier is somewhat less powerful than that of the i9-13900, as well. Besides that, it is identical to the i9-13900. So, it is also equivalent to the Ryzen 9 7900.
Core i9-13900F
The Core i9-13900F is identical to the i9-13900, except it does not have integrated graphics. Thus, its equivalent chipset is the Ryzen 9 7900.
Core i9-13900K
The Core i9-13900K is the high-power version of the i9-13900. It boasts a base clock speed of 3 GHz and a boost clock speed of 5.8 GHz. The E-cores operate at a frequency of 2.2 GHz and boost up to 4.3 GHz.
- Compatibility for both DDR4 and DDR5
- Up to 5.8 GHz Max Clock Speed
- Optimized for intense gaming and multitasking
- Features Thunderbolt 4 technology and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+)
- Unlocked and overclockable
This model features an unlocked multiplier, allowing for easy overclocking. It has a significant power draw, requiring 125 watts to operate. Besides these factors, it is identical to the i9-13900.
Due to its higher power draw and operating frequency, this chipset is more in line with the Ryzen 9 7900X. However, it has a higher base clock speed of 4.7 GHz but a lower boost clock of 5.7 GHz. The processor also has a much higher power draw of 170 watts.
Core i9-13900KF
- 12 cores and 24 processing threads
- 5.6 GHz Max Boost
- 76 MB cache
- DDR5-5200 support
The Core i9-13900KF is identical to the i9-13900K, except it has no integrated graphics. Thus, its equivalent processor is the Ryzen 9 7900X.
Core i9-13900KS
- 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) and 32 threads
- Up to 6.0 GHz unlocked
- Max turbo frequency: 6.00 GHz
- 32 MB of L2 cache
The Core i9-13900KS is a more powerful version of the i9-13900K. Its base clock speed is 3.2 GHz, which boosts up to 6 GHz, depending on workload. It does not support a secondary PCIe card but supports a single Generation 5 PCIe card with up to 20 lanes. So, it is equivalent to the Ryzen 9 7900X.
Core i9-13900T
The Core i9-13900T is the low-power version of the i9-13900. Its total power draw is just 35 watts, aligning it with the other Raptor Lake T-series processors.
However, it does sacrifice quite a bit of the power associated with the i9 series. Its base clock speed is just 1.1 GHz, and its boost clock speed is 5.3 GHz. It does not support a secondary PCIe card. It is equivalent to the Ryzen 9 7900.
Core i9-13900TE
The Core i9-13900 TE is similar to the i9-13900T, except it supports a secondary PCIe card. This feature does come at the expense of a bit of clock speed; the base clock speed of the chipset is 1 GHz, and the boost clock speed is 5 GHz. It is equivalent to the Ryzen 9 7900.
Intel Processor Equivalents: Sapphire Rapids Xeon Family
For users who want to build a server or a workstation, a super powerful CPU is necessary to handle the massive data loads. The Xeon family CPUs are perfect for handling workstation and server data loads. The current generation of Xeon CPUs is the Sapphire Rapids generation, with fifteen CPUs in this generation.
The Sapphire Rapids CPUs are the Xeon w3-2423, Xeon w3-2425, Xeon w3-2435, Xeon w5-2445, Xeon w5-2455X, Xeon w5-2465X, Xeon w5-3425, Xeon w5-3435X, Xeon w7-2475X, Xeon w7-2495X, Xeon w7-3445, Xeon w7-3455, Xeon w7-3465X, Xeon w9-3475X, and the Xeon w9-3495X.
AMD’s Zen 4 (Genoa) EPYC family is the general equivalent CPU family. However, some lower-powered Sapphire Rapids Xeon chips are more similar to the Zen 3 (Milan) EPYC CPUs.
Xeon w3-2423
The Xeon w3-2423 is the base model of the Sapphire Rapids Xeon family. It sports a base clock speed of 2.1 GHz with a boost clock of 4.0 GHz. It has six cores with Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle up to 12 simultaneous threads.
The w3-2423 supports up to 2 TB of quad-channel, EEC-enabled DDR5 RAM at speeds of up to 4400 megatransfers per second. It also supports Generation 5 PCIe cards with up to 64 lanes. However, it has a beefy total power draw of 120–144 watts.
The equivalent for the w3-2423 is the Zen 3 (Milan) EPYC 7313. The EPYC 7313 has a higher base clock of 3 GHz but a lower boost clock of 3.7 GHz. It also boasts far more cores — namely, 16 — allowing it to handle loads of up to 32 threads with multithreading.
Xeon w3-2425
The Xeon w3-2425 is the same as the w3-2423 but with a higher clock speed. This processor features a clock speed of 3 GHz, boosting up to 4.4 GHz. Similarly to the w3-2423, its equivalent is also the EPYC 7313.
Xeon w3-2435
The Xeon w3-2435 is an eight-core processor with Hyper-Threading, allowing it to manage workloads of up to 16 threads. Its clock speed is 3.1 GHz, boosting up to 4.3 GHz. Besides the core count and clock speed, it is identical to the other Sapphire Rapids w3 models. Thus, its equivalent is also the EPYC 7313.
Xeon w5-2445
The Xeon w5-2445 is the first w5 model in the Sapphire Rapids Xeon family. It’s a 10-core processor with Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle up to 20 concurrent threads. Its operating frequency is 3.1 GHz, with up to 4.6 GHz boosted.
The processor supports up to 2 TB of quad-channel, ECC-enabled DDR5 RAM at up to 4,800 megatransfers per second. Its total power draw is 175–210 watts. The equivalent processor from AMD would be the Zen 4 (Genoa) EPYC 9654.
Xeon w5-2455X
The Xeon w5-2455X is a 12-core processor with Hyper-Threading, allowing for workloads of up to 24 concurrent threads. Its base clock speed is 3.2 GHz and its boost clock is up to 4.4 GHz.
Additionally, it has an unlocked multiplier, which allows for overclocking. Besides that, it is identical to the w5-2445. Thus, its equivalent is the EPYC 9654.
Xeon w5-2465X
The Xeon w5-2465X has a slightly lower base clock speed than the w5-2455X at 3.1 GHz, but it can boost up to 4.7 GHz. It’s also a 16-core processor with Hyper-Threading.
So, it can manage up to 32 simultaneous threads. Additionally, it features an unlocked multiplier. Besides these differences, this processor is the same as the other w5 models. So, its equivalent is also the EPYC 9654.
Xeon w5-3425
The Xeon w5-3425 is a 12-core processor with Hyper-Threading. So, it can support up to 24 concurrent threads. It supports up to 4 TB of eight-channel, ECC-enabled DDR5 RAM at 4,800 megatransfers per second. Additionally, it clocks 3.2 GHz, boosting up to 4.6 GHz.
It’s got a massive total power draw of 270 watts and up to 324 watts when turbo-boosted. The CPU also supports Generation 5 PCIe cards with up to 112 lanes. Like the other w5 models, the EPYC 9654 is equivalent to it.
Xeon w5-3435X
The most powerful version of the Sapphire Rapids Xeon w5 is the w5-3435X. It’s got a clock speed of 3.1 GHz, boosting up to 4.7 GHz. Besides that, it aligns with all the other w5 X-series chipsets. Thus, its equivalent is also the EPYC 9654.
Xeon w7-2475X
The Xeon w7-2475X is a 20-core processor with Hyper-Threading, which can handle up to 40 concurrent threads. It has a clock speed of 2.6 GHz that boosts up to 4.8 GHz and an unlocked multiplier.
Furthermore, it can support up to 2 TB of quad-channel, ECC-enabled DDR5 RAM at 4,800 megatransfers per second. The equivalent for the w7-2475X is the EPYC 9654.
Xeon w7-2495X
The Xeon w7-2495X is a 24-core processor with Hyper-Threading. It can handle up to 48 concurrent threads. The processor has a clock speed of 2.5 GHz, 4.8 GHz boosted, and an unlocked multiplier.
Additionally, it can support 2 TB of quad-channel, ECC-enabled DDR5 RAM with speeds up to 4,800 megatransfers per second. The equivalent for the w7-2495X is the EPYC 9654.
Xeon w7-3445
The Xeon w7-3445 is a 20-core processor with Hyper-Threading. Thus, it can support up to 40 simultaneous threads. Its clock speed is 2.5 GHz or 4.8 GHz boosted. It supports up to 4 TB of eight-channel, ECC-enabled DDR5 RAM with speeds up to 4,800 megatransfers per second. It is equivalent to the EPYC 9654.
Xeon w7-3455
The Xeon w7-3455 is a 24-core processor with Hyper-Threading, which can handle workloads of up to 48 threads. Its clock speed is 2.5 GHz or 4.8 GHz boosted. Additionally, it supports up to 4 TB of eight-channel, ECC-enabled DDR5 RAM with a maximum speed of 4,800 megatransfers per second. With these factors in mind, it is equivalent to the EPYC 9654.
Xeon w7-3465X
The Xeon w7-3465X is a 28-core processor with Hyper-Threading. It can manage up to 56 concurrent threads. It has an unlocked multiplier but is otherwise the same as the w7-3455. So, its equivalent is also the EPYC 9654.
Xeon w9-3475X
The Xeon w9-3475X is one of the two Xeon w9 processors in the Sapphire Rapids family. It’s a 36-core processor with Hyper-Threading, able to handle up to 72 simultaneous threads. Its clock speed is 2.2 GHz, with a possible boost up to 4.8 GHz. These differences aside, it is the same as the w7-3465X. Thus, it is most similar to the EPYC 9654P.
Xeon w9-3495X
The Xeon w9-3495X is a 56-core processor with Hyper-Threading, supporting up to 112 concurrent threads. The base clock is 1.9 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.8 GHz, but it is otherwise the same as the 34975X. So, its equivalent is also the EPYC 9654P.
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