The Core i9-13900K is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $389.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900K
- A faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Ryzen 5 2600 – 32 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 74% cheaper than the Core i9-13900K – $140.00 vs $529.99
- A much better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i9-13900K
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than the Core i9-13900K – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 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, $
$529.99
26%
Value, $/FPS
$2.40/FPS
32%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
82%
Min 1% FPS
120
83%
Price, $
$140
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.77/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 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 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
16 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
67%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
52%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 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 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
