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

Core i9-13900K is about 5% faster than Ryzen 9 5900X in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). 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
Faster: Core i9-13900KCheaper: Ryzen 9 5900XValue: Ryzen 9 5900X

Head to head

88%
Gaming performance
61%
91/100
Part score
71/100
260 FPS
Average FPS
247 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
260average FPS
247average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+
500+◆
Counter-Strike 2
410
407◆
League of Legends
500+
482◆
Fortnite
160
160
Apex Legends
243
243
Overwatch 2
312
312
Rocket League
416
375◆
Marvel Rivals
172
171◆
Dota 2
305
279◆

Other games

GTA V
187
182◆
Minecraft
418
353◆
EA SPORTS FC
230
214◆
Roblox
240
240
Rust
130
123◆