Compare / Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: which is better?

Core i9-13900K and Ryzen 9 5900X perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Ryzen 9 5900X offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-13900K

88%of the fastest CPU
≈ $416Part score 91/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 5900X

61%of the fastest CPU
≈ $270 (used)Part score 71/100
Cheaper: Ryzen 9 5900XValue: Ryzen 9 5900X

Head to head

88%
Gaming performance
61%
91/100
Part score
71/100
186 FPS
Average FPS
186 FPS
≈ $416
Approx. price
≈ $270 (used)
93/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i9-13900KRyzen 9 5900X
Cores / threads24 / 3212 / 24
Max boost5.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W105 W
SocketLGA1700AM4
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20222020
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i9-13900KRyzen 9 5900X
186average FPS
186average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

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