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Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 207.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

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Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 207.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 5900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13600K is 691 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 5900X.

Advantages of Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Resident Evil Village than Ryzen 9 5900X - 318 vs 311 FPS
  • Up to 21% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $186.68 vs $235.37
  • Up to 23% better value when playing Resident Evil Village than Ryzen 9 5900X - $0.65 vs $0.84 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 105 vs 125 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 24 vs 20 threads
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Resident Evil Village

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Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

318

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.65/FPS

100%

Price, €

€207.21

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 207.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

311

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.84/FPS

77%

Price, €

€261.26

79%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 100 minutes ago

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Resolution

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Game Graphics

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Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

82%

Multi-Core

11883

80%

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo

Core i5-13600K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Raptor LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores12
20Threads
24
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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