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Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KS

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KS 3,20 GHz (Raptor Lake) Sockel 1700 - Boxed

Buy for 557.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 22 minutes ago

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Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 5 5600X 6X 3.7 GHz Prozessor, ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II Mainboard (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 329 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 23 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KS

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KS 3,20 GHz (Raptor Lake) Sockel 1700 - Boxed

Buy for 557.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 22 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 5 5600X 6X 3.7 GHz Prozessor, ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II Mainboard (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 329 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 23 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900KS outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 5600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900KS is 798 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600X.

Advantages of Core i9-13900KS

  • Performs up to 17% better in Valorant than Ryzen 5 5600X - 1007 vs 859 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 32 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Up to 41% cheaper than Core i9-13900KS - €329.00 vs €557.52
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Valorant than Core i9-13900KS - €0.38 vs €0.55 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900KS - 65 vs 150 Watts
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Core i9-13900KS

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023


FPS

1007

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.55/FPS

69%

Price, €

€557.52

59%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900KS 3,20 GHz (Raptor Lake) Sockel 1700 - Boxed

Buy for 557.52 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 22 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

859

85%

Value, €/FPS

€0.38/FPS

100%

Price, €

€329

100%

Value Winner

Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 5 5600X 6X 3.7 GHz Prozessor, ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II Mainboard (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 329 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 23 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Core i9-13900KS

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Core i9-13900KS

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023


Single-Core

3105

100%

Multi-Core

21833

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

67%

Multi-Core

8659

40%

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo

Core i9-13900KS

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Jan 12th, 2023
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Raptor LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
32
Threads12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
6.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
150 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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