The Core i9-13900K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1500X and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $294.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 1500X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1500X
- Up to 60% cheaper – $195.00 vs $489.99
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 1500X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$489.99
39%
Value, $/FPS
$2.21/FPS
49%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
180
81%
Min 1% FPS
120
83%
Price, $
$195
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.08/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 1500X 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 i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
16 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
64%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | $189.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
