CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900KS shows superior performance with a 104.5% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-13900KS

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
81st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs10th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs21st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900KS
4,747
9600X
4,587

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900KS
61,553
9600X
30,100

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
3.9 GHz
9600X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
5.4 GHz
9600X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900KS
6 Threads: 12
9600X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900KS
AM5
9600X
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-13900KS
65 W
9600X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-13900KS
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X

The Intel Core i9-13900KS and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-13900KS shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-13900KS drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.