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Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i9-13900KS vs Ryzen 5 3600: 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 - Processore desktop a 24 core (8 P + 16 E), 36 MB di cache, fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 552.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

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Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W TDP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.1 GHz max, dissipatore ad aria "Wraith stealth cooler")

Buy for 85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KS

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo
Intel Core i9-13900KS - Processore desktop a 24 core (8 P + 16 E), 36 MB di cache, fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 552.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W TDP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.1 GHz max, dissipatore ad aria "Wraith stealth cooler")

Buy for 85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900KS outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 3600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900KS is 1285 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600.

Advantages of Core i9-13900KS

  • Performs up to 9% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Ryzen 5 3600 - 189 vs 173 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 32 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Up to 85% cheaper than Core i9-13900KS - €85.00 vs €552.99
  • Up to 83% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-13900KS - €0.49 vs €2.93 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900KS - 65 vs 150 Watts
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Forza Horizon 5

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

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023


FPS

189

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.93/FPS

17%

Price, €

€552.99

15%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900KS - Processore desktop a 24 core (8 P + 16 E), 36 MB di cache, fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 552.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

173

92%

Value, €/FPS

€0.49/FPS

100%

Price, €

€85

100%

Value Winner

Processore AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W TDP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.1 GHz max, dissipatore ad aria "Wraith stealth cooler")

Buy for 85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 281 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

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

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

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 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

51%

Multi-Core

6884

32%

Intel Core i9-13900KS Logo

Core i9-13900KS

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Jan 12th, 2023
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Raptor LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
32
Threads12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
6.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
150 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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