Ryzen 9 9900X against Core i5-13600KF
Ryzen 9 9900X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 9 9900X leads in games by 4%.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X has 36% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 9 9900X is the better buy: 23.1 points per $100 against 20.4.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core i5-13600KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 81 | 70 | 11 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 74 | 71 | 3 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 79 | 58 | 21 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 92 | 82 | 10 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 23.1 | 20.4 | 13%left |
| Typical price | $350 | $343 | $7right |
| Cores | 12 | 14 | 17%right |
| Threads | 24 | 20 | 20%left |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz | 10%left |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 181 W | 12%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 9 9900X | 86 vs 74 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 9 9900X | 84 vs 70 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 9 9900X | 80 vs 73 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 9 9900X | 78 vs 72 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 9 9900X | 77 vs 71 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 9 9900X | 81 vs 67 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 9900X | 81 vs 64 on the 3D & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 9 9900X | 79 vs 69 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 9900X | 82 vs 66 on the AI & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 162 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $350 | $343 |