CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core i9-13900K
24C/32T · 125 W · Launched Jul 2022CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
73.7
1.47× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
112
2.24× ref
CPU single-thread
58.3
1.17× ref
CPU gaming
57.1
1.14× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
63.0
1.26× ref
Street price
$668
566 €
CPU overall per $100
11.0
TDP
125 W
CPU overall per watt
0.59
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 15.4k | – | points | 1 avg. | 103 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 500 | 440–563 | samples/min | 40 runs | 129 | 13 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 525 | 460–587 | samples/min | 46 runs | 125 | 13 Mar 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 16.8k | 12.6k–20.6k | points | 175 runs | 72.8 | 14 Aug 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 22.7k | 15.8k–25.5k | points | 157 runs | 93.1 | 4 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 147.0k | – | MIPS | 5 avg. | 113 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 5,806 | – | points | 8 avg. | 116 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 14.6k | – | points | 4 avg. | 125 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 38.3k | – | points | 4 avg. | 125 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 40.7 | – | fps | 5 avg. | 113 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 58.0k | – | points | 13111 avg. | 112 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 77.9 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 114 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 35.6k | – | vsamples | 173 avg. | 129 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,187 | – | points | 1 avg. | 54.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 901 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,921 | 2,789–3,107 | points | 147 runs | 62.5 | 14 Aug 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,683 | 2,429–2,848 | points | 147 runs | 59.7 | 4 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 7,272 | – | MIPS | 5 avg. | 51.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 318 | – | points | 8 avg. | 53.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 850 | – | points | 4 avg. | 57.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,239 | – | points | 4 avg. | 58.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1529.6k | – | points | 49 avg. | 68.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,594 | – | points | 13111 avg. | 55.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 92.4 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 58.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 76.8 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 57.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 12.6k | – | points | 49 avg. | 70.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 10.6k | – | points | 82 avg. | 63.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 9,466 | – | points | 444 avg. | 53.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 11.0k | – | points | 17 avg. | 50.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 12.9k | – | points | 617 avg. | 76.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 110.4k | – | points | 100 avg. | 62.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 8,669 | – | points | 155 avg. | 59.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 105.3k | – | points | 32 avg. | 64.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data86 runs4 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser626 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking1 average6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026