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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-13900KF vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core i9-13900KF is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $315.99 more expensive!

  • Up to 45% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 months newer
  • Up to 255% more expensive$399.99 vs $84.00
  • Up to 255% cheaper$84.00 vs $399.99
  • Up to 144% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i9-13900KF ranks 27 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-13900KF has 18 more cores.

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Core i9-13900KF has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-13900KF has 20 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 5 5500 has a 20% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-13900KF boosts 38% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 5500 is $315.99 cheaper.

LGA1700
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AM4
Raptor Lake-S
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Cezanne
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-13900KF or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Core i9-13900KF. It's 64% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 42/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-13900KF than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
64% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-13900KF or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Core i9-13900KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-13900KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-13900KF and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-13900KF scores 69/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 42/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-13900KF or Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-13900KF or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Core i9-13900KF is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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