Core i9-13900 vs Ryzen 5 9600X

Intel Core i9-13900 ≈ ₹55,200 today · 2023 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X ≈ ₹16,600 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core i9-13900 and Ryzen 5 9600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i9-13900 Ryzen 5 9600X

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Why pick Core i9-13900

18 more cores (24 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 9600X

About ₹38,600 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i9-13900	Ryzen 5 9600X
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Raptor Lake	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	24	6
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 16E	6P
Threads	32	12
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base clock	2 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	32 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2023-01-03	2024-08-08
Price today (≈)	₹55,200	₹16,600

FAQ

Is Core i9-13900 better than Ryzen 5 9600X?

Core i9-13900 and Ryzen 5 9600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i9-13900 or Ryzen 5 9600X?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i9-13900 or Ryzen 5 9600X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i9-13900. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i9-13900 and Ryzen 5 9600X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i9-13900 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 9600X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.