Compare / Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 9 9900X

Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen 9 9900X: which is better?

Core i9-13900K and Ryzen 9 9900X perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i9-13900K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-13900K

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

Ryzen 9 9900X

85%of the fastest CPU
≈ $520Part score 89/100
Cheaper: Core i9-13900KValue: Core i9-13900K

Head to head

88%
Gaming performance
85%
91/100
Part score
89/100
260 FPS
Average FPS
260 FPS
≈ $416
Approx. price
≈ $520
100/100
Value for money
77/100

Specifications

Core i9-13900KRyzen 9 9900X
Cores / threads24 / 3212 / 24
Max boost5.8 GHz5.6 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W120 W
SocketLGA1700AM5
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20222024
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i9-13900KRyzen 9 9900X
260average FPS
260average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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

Competitive games

Other games

GTA V
187
187
Minecraft
418
418
EA SPORTS FC
230
230
Roblox
240
240
Rust
130
130