Core i9-13900KS
24C/32T · 6.0 GHz · 150 W · PassMark #170
EPYC 9654
Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core i9-13900KS lands at 33 and EPYC 9654 at 96. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 63 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core i9-13900KS if…
- ✓PassMark #170 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $521
Pick EPYC 9654 if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core i9-13900KSSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i9-13900KS more score per dollar ($521 vs $11,805).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core i9-13900KS | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | ▲ 96 |
| Threads | 32 | ▲ 192 |
| 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 | — |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | SP5 |
| Class | Desktop | — |
| PassMark rank | #170 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 60,485 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
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
EPYC 9654
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Core i9-13900KS vs EPYC 9654
Which is better, Core i9-13900KS or EPYC 9654? +
EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 63. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core i9-13900KS worth the price? +
At $521, Core i9-13900KS delivers a Specdex score of 33 — strongest in passmark.
Is EPYC 9654 worth the price? +
At $11,805, EPYC 9654 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Core i9-13900KS or EPYC 9654 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, Core i9-13900KS or EPYC 9654? +
Core i9-13900KS — more score per dollar ($521 vs $11,805). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.