The Core i9-13900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3500X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $328.81 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 6 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 3500X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3500X
- Up to 74% cheaper – $112.61 vs $441.42
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 3500X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, €
€441.42
25%
Value, €/FPS
€1.99/FPS
30%
Ryzen 5 3500X
Sep 24th, 2019
Average FPS
189
86%
Min 1% FPS
125
86%
Price, €
€112.61
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.59/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 3500X 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 i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 3500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 3500X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 3500X
Sep 24th, 2019
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
32 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
71%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
57%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 24th, 2019 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
