The Core i9-13900KS is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-9900X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $116.22 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 9% less energy – 150 vs 165 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 20 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-9900X
- Up to 28% cheaper – $306.30 vs $422.52
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-9900X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
243
100%
Min 1% FPS
166
100%
Price, €
€422.52
72%
Value, €/FPS
€1.73/FPS
86%
Core i9-9900X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
85%
Min 1% FPS
143
86%
Price, €
€306.3
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.48/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-9900X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-9900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-9900X 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
91%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-9900X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
10-core
42%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$6.99 | MSRP | $9.89 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Skylake-X |
150 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 10 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
