The Core i5-13600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-9940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-9940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 20 threads
Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-9940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, CA$
CA$291.75
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.36/FPS
100%
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
87%
Min 1% FPS
124
88%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-9940X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-9940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-9940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$319.00 | MSRP | $1,387.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Skylake |
125 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 14 | Cores | 14 |
| 20 | Threads | 28 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
