Core i9-13900TE vs Ryzen 7 7735U
Core i9-13900TE
Ryzen 7 7735U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900TE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13900TE | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($554) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13900TE | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($554) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900TE and Ryzen 7 7735U
Core i9-13900TE
The Core i9-13900TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,602 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 7735U
The Ryzen 7 7735U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,524 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13900TE packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-13900TE has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-13900TE versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735U — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900TE (base: 1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i9-13900TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735U uses Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900TE scores 20,602 against the Ryzen 7 7735U's 20,524 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i9-13900TE. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900TE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735U.
| Feature | Core i9-13900TE | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 32+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+5% | 4.75 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 2.7 GHz+170% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total)+125% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 6 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) |
| PassMark | 20,602 | 20,524 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13900TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-13900TE | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900TE) / not specified (Ryzen 7 7735U). The Core i9-13900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 7735U requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i9-13900TE | Ryzen 7 7735U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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