The Core i9-13900KS is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $249.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- Up to 58% cheaper – $179.99 vs $429.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-10600K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
244
100%
Min 1% FPS
166
100%
Price, $
$429
41%
Value, $/FPS
$1.75/FPS
49%
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
207
85%
Min 1% FPS
142
86%
Price, $
$179.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-10600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Ultra
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+2
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High
1920x1080
+1
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High
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+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-10600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-10600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
33%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
