The Core i9-13900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $355.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600X
- Up to 68% cheaper – $170.00 vs $525.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-13900 vs Ryzen 5 2600X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
215
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, $
$525
32%
Value, $/FPS
$2.44/FPS
38%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
85%
Min 1% FPS
121
86%
Price, $
$170
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900 vs Ryzen 5 2600X 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 i9-13900 vs Ryzen 5 2600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900 vs Ryzen 5 2600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
56%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
16 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
52%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $549.00 | MSRP | $229.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
