AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i5-13600K
90.1Single-core75.1
83.6Multi-core65.5
84.6Gamingspec-based57.8
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 85.8 to 66.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+18) and single-core (+15). Intel Core i5-13600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 75
- Stronger multi-core score: 84 vs 66
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- 67% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
- 12% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 162 W
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 181 W+12% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+26% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+10% | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300+20%Top 7% | 2,750Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,800+28%Top 15% | 15,500Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,230+12%Top 11% | 2,000Top 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,000+33%Top 14% | 24,000Top 24% |
| PassMark | 55,500+45%Top 13% | 38,300Top 29% |
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