The Core i9-13900KS is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 5900, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €300.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 24 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 9 5900 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 5900
- Up to 44% cheaper – €376.15 vs €676.64
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 9 5900 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, €
€676.64
55%
Value, €/FPS
€3.02/FPS
62%
Ryzen 9 5900
Jan 12th, 2021
Average FPS
201
90%
Min 1% FPS
133
90%
Price, €
€376.15
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.87/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 9 5900 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 i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 9 5900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 9 5900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
56%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 9 5900
Jan 12th, 2021
Cores
12-core
50%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
57%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 12th, 2021 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 24 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 36 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
