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Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900K

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $499.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

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Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $117.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900K

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $499.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $117.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 5600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900K is 160 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600.

Advantages of Core i9-13900K

  • Performs up to 9% better in Deathloop than Ryzen 5 5600 - 203 vs 187 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - 32 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600

  • Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-13900K - $117.41 vs $499.99
  • Up to 74% better value when playing Deathloop than Core i9-13900K - $0.63 vs $2.46 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Deathloop

Deathloop

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

203

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.46/FPS

26%

Price, $

$499.99

23%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $499.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

187

92%

Value, $/FPS

$0.63/FPS

100%

Price, $

$117.41

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $117.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2974

100%

Multi-Core

20148

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

68%

Multi-Core

8539

42%

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo

Core i9-13900K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

Ryzen 5 5600

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateApr 20th, 2022
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Raptor LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
32
Threads12
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier
35.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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