The Core i9-13900KS is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600KF, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $324.31 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 6 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- Up to 72% cheaper – $126.13 vs $450.44
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 37% less energy – 95 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-9600KF 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, €
€450.44
28%
Value, €/FPS
€2.01/FPS
33%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
191
85%
Min 1% FPS
126
86%
Price, €
€126.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.66/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-9600KF 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 Core i5-9600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-9600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
9 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
77%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
