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Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: 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 243 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $290 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 244 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 243 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $290 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 244 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 9 5900X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 9 5900X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900K is 691 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 9 5900X.

Advantages of Core i9-13900K

  • Performs up to 7% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Ryzen 9 5900X - 133 vs 124 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 32 vs 24 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Up to 42% cheaper than Core i9-13900K - $290.00 vs $499.99
  • Up to 38% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i9-13900K - $2.34 vs $3.76 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900K - 105 vs 125 Watts
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Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

133

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.76/FPS

62%

Price, $

$499.99

58%

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 243 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

124

93%

Value, $/FPS

$2.34/FPS

100%

Price, $

$290

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $290 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 244 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 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

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 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

73%

Multi-Core

11883

59%

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo

Core i9-13900K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 9
Raptor LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores12
32
Threads24
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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