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Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 9 5950X: which is better?

Core i9-13900K is about 10% faster than Ryzen 9 5950X in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 4070). Ryzen 9 5950X offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-13900K

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

Ryzen 9 5950X

61%of the fastest CPU
≈ $270 (used)Part score 71/100
Faster: Core i9-13900KCheaper: Ryzen 9 5950XValue: Ryzen 9 5950X

Head to head

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

Specifications

Core i9-13900KRyzen 9 5950X
Cores / threads24 / 3216 / 32
Max boost5.8 GHz4.9 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 5950X
332average FPS
303average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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

Competitive games

Valorant
500+
500+◆
Counter-Strike 2
500+
500+◆
League of Legends
500+
500+◆
Fortnite
383
343◆
Apex Legends
300
300◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
500+
500+◆
Overwatch 2
500+
500+
Rocket League
500+
482◆
Marvel Rivals
275
214◆
Dota 2
397
343◆

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
500+
428◆
Cyberpunk 2077
238
171◆
EA SPORTS FC
299
236◆
Roblox
240
240
Elden Ring
60
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
181◆
126◆
Rust
182
148◆