The Core i9-13900KS is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 3900X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $103.61 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 24 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 3900X
- Up to 24% cheaper – $324.32 vs $427.93
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 105 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 9 3900X 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, €
€427.93
75%
Value, €/FPS
€1.91/FPS
88%
Ryzen 9 3900X
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
192
86%
Min 1% FPS
127
86%
Price, €
€324.32
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.68/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 9 3900X 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 Ryzen 9 3900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 9 3900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
56%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 9 3900X
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
12-core
50%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
77%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
57%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | $499.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| 36 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
