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Core i9-13900 vs Ryzen 5 3600X

Core i9-13900 vs Ryzen 5 3600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Intel Core i9-13900 Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for 471.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 418 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 157.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 418 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900

2.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Intel Core i9-13900 Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for 471.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 418 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 157.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 418 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 3600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900 is 1277 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600X.

Advantages of Core i9-13900

  • Performs up to 15% better in Alan Wake 2 than Ryzen 5 3600X - 133 vs 116 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - 32 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600X

  • Up to 67% cheaper than Core i9-13900 - $157.66 vs $471.14
  • Up to 62% better value when playing Alan Wake 2 than Core i9-13900 - $1.36 vs $3.54 per FPS
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Alan Wake 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Core i9-13900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

133

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.54/FPS

38%

Price, €

€471.14

33%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900 Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) 36MB Cache, up to 5.6 GHz

Buy for 471.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 418 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

116

87%

Value, €/FPS

€1.36/FPS

100%

Price, €

€157.66

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 157.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 418 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Core i9-13900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo
Core i9-13900

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2744

100%

Multi-Core

16561

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1668

61%

Multi-Core

7089

43%

Intel Core i9-13900 Logo

Core i9-13900

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo

Ryzen 5 3600X

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Raptor LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
32
Threads12
2.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
20.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i9-13900 or Ryzen 5 3600X

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