Core i9-13900HK vs Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i9-13900HK

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,217 vs 27,318).
❌Launch MSRP is still $697 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌462.5% higher power demand at 45W vs 8W.

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 45W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Core i9-13900HK

2023

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 45W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,217 vs 27,318).
❌Launch MSRP is still $697 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌462.5% higher power demand at 45W vs 8W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS better than Core i9-13900HK?

Yes. Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $697 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i9-13900HK only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 3.2% in the shared gaming data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i9-13900HK Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-13900HK	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
1080p
low	262 FPS	269 FPS
medium	253 FPS	243 FPS
high	210 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	236 FPS
medium	192 FPS	193 FPS
high	154 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	164 FPS
medium	132 FPS	136 FPS
high	101 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-13900HK	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
1080p
low	635 FPS	511 FPS
medium	543 FPS	421 FPS
high	458 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	323 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	447 FPS
medium	492 FPS	388 FPS
high	416 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	285 FPS
4K
low	325 FPS	295 FPS
medium	296 FPS	267 FPS
high	279 FPS	253 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	217 FPS

Open Core i9-13900HK Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-13900HK	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
1080p
low	648 FPS	683 FPS
medium	530 FPS	683 FPS
high	467 FPS	647 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	683 FPS
medium	491 FPS	637 FPS
high	427 FPS	541 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	541 FPS
medium	374 FPS	473 FPS
high	339 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	355 FPS

Open Core i9-13900HK Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-13900HK	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
1080p
low	680 FPS	683 FPS
medium	680 FPS	683 FPS
high	680 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	672 FPS	683 FPS
1440p
low	680 FPS	683 FPS
medium	680 FPS	683 FPS
high	626 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	552 FPS	573 FPS
4K
low	555 FPS	572 FPS
medium	504 FPS	511 FPS
high	451 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	394 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900HK and Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

Core i9-13900HK

The Core i9-13900HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 27,217 points. Launch price was $697.

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 27,318 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-13900HK packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-13900HK has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900HK versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900HK (base: 2.6 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i9-13900HK uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900HK scores 27,217 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS's 27,318 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,629 vs 2,605, a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-13900HK that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900HK vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS.

Feature	Core i9-13900HK	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+4%	5.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	4 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	8 MB+300%
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	27,217	27,318
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,629	2,605
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,348

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13900HK uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Core i9-13900HK supports up to 96 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i9-13900HK) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS) — the Core i9-13900HK offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Core i9-13900HK) and SoC (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS).

Feature	Core i9-13900HK	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB+50%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28+40%	20

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Advanced Features

Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900HK) vs Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics 96EU (Core i9-13900HK) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.