The Core i9-13900 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11600K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $296.21 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- Up to 62% cheaper – $179.28 vs $475.49
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-13900 vs Core i5-11600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
215
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€475.49
37%
Value, €/FPS
€2.21/FPS
40%
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
94%
Min 1% FPS
134
95%
Price, €
€179.28
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900 vs Core i5-11600K 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 i9-13900 vs Core i5-11600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900 vs Core i5-11600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
51%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
57%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $549.00 | MSRP | $262.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
