Compare / Ryzen 5 9600X vs Core i5-13600K
Ryzen 5 9600X vs Core i5-13600K: which is better?
Ryzen 5 9600X and Core i5-13600K perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-13600K offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i5-13600KValue: Core i5-13600K
Head to head
71%
Gaming performance
70%
78/100
Part score
78/100
322 FPS
Average FPS
321 FPS
≈ $200
Approx. price
≈ $160 (used)
81/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Ryzen 5 9600X | Core i5-13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 20 |
| Max boost | 5.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 125 W |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Ryzen 5 9600XCore i5-13600K
322average FPS
321average FPS