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Core i9-13900KF vs Core i5-9600K

Core i9-13900KF vs Core i5-9600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KF

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for $449.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $130 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900KF

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for $449.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $130 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900KF is 1439 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Core i9-13900KF

  • Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Core i5-9600K - 188 vs 184 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 32 vs 6 threads

Advantages of Core i5-9600K

  • Up to 71% cheaper than Core i9-13900KF - $130.00 vs $449.99
  • Up to 70% better value when playing Stray than Core i9-13900KF - $0.71 vs $2.39 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-13900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

188

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.39/FPS

30%

Price, $

$449.99

28%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900KF Processor 36 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for $449.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

184

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.71/FPS

100%

Price, $

$130

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $130 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 93 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i9-13900KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2919

100%

Multi-Core

19623

100%

Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1703

58%

Multi-Core

6345

32%

Core i9-13900KF

vs

Core i5-9600K

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
32
Threads6
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
30.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD 630
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i9-13900KF or Core i5-9600K

With selected game settings

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