The Core i9-13900KS is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-13600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $173.42 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- Up to 36% cheaper – $306.58 vs $480.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-13600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$480
63%
Value, $/FPS
$2.14/FPS
67%
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
214
96%
Min 1% FPS
141
96%
Price, $
$306.58
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.43/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-13600K 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-13600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-13600K 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
91%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
58%
L3 Cache
24 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
85%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | $319.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 14 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
