AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
Core i9-13900KS
24C/32T · 6.0 GHz · 150 W · PassMark #170
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) lands at 96 and Core i9-13900KS at 33. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 63 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick Core i9-13900KS if…
- ✓PassMark #170 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $521
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $521).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) | Core i9-13900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | — |
| Cores | 8 | ▲ 24 (8P + 16E) |
| Threads | 16 | ▲ 32 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| Release year | 2026 | — |
| Base clock | — | 3.2 GHz (P) / 2.4 GHz (E) |
| Boost clock | — | 6.0 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 36 MB |
| TDP | — | 150 W base / 253 W max |
| Class | — | Desktop |
| PassMark rank | — | #170 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 60,485 |
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
Core i9-13900KS
- +PassMark #170 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $521
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) vs Core i9-13900KS
Which is better, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) or Core i9-13900KS? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 63. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +
At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.
Is Core i9-13900KS worth the price? +
At $521, Core i9-13900KS delivers a Specdex score of 33 — strongest in passmark.
Does AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) or Core i9-13900KS last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) or Core i9-13900KS? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — more score per dollar ($499 vs $521). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.