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Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KS

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KS Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P + 16 E) 36MB Cache, up to 6.0 GHz

Buy for 377.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KS

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KS Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P + 16 E) 36MB Cache, up to 6.0 GHz

Buy for 377.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900KS outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 5600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900KS is 798 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600X.

Advantages of Core i9-13900KS

  • Performs up to 9% better in Elden Ring than Ryzen 5 5600X - 141 vs 129 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 32 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Up to 72% cheaper than Core i9-13900KS - $96.59 vs $340.07
  • Up to 69% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-13900KS - $0.83 vs $2.68 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900KS - 65 vs 150 Watts
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Core i9-13900KS

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023


FPS

141

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.68/FPS

31%

Price, €

€377.48

28%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900KS Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P + 16 E) 36MB Cache, up to 6.0 GHz

Buy for 377.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

129

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.83/FPS

100%

Price, €

€107.21

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 107.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Core i9-13900KS

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Core i9-13900KS

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023


Single-Core

3105

100%

Multi-Core

21833

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

67%

Multi-Core

8659

40%

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo

Core i9-13900KS

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Jan 12th, 2023
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Raptor LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
32
Threads12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
6.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
150 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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