Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i9-13900K — Specs & Performance Compared
Verdict: The Intel Core i9-13900K is ahead of the Ryzen 5 5600G on all 5 shared benchmarks on file, by 45% to 276%, including 276% in Cinebench R23 multi (39,689 vs 10,551).
Side-by-side CPU comparison of the Ryzen 5 5600G and the Intel Core i9-13900K. Released 2021 (Ryzen 5 5600G), 2022 (Intel Core i9-13900K). MSRP range: $259 · $589. Specs, synthetic benchmarks, AI inference tok/s, and Amazon availability below; each column header links to that part's benchmark page.
Intel Core i9-13900K
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.
Where to buy
A listing for each part; the current price and stock are on the retailer's page.
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| cores | 6 | — |
| threads | 12 | 32 |
| p cores | — | 8 |
| e cores | — | 16 |
| base clock ghz | 3.9 | — |
| boost clock ghz | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| tdp w | 65 | 125 |
| l3 cache mb | 16 | 36 |
| process nm | 7 | — |
| socket | AMD Socket AM4 | LGA1700 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Each row says whether a higher or a lower number is better (ranks and times are lower-is-better). Scores come from Beebom, HardwareDB, Notebookcheck, GadgetVersus, TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware, Geekbench Browser and PassMark; each row links its sources, and where they differ the cell shows their median. Empty cells mean we don't yet have that benchmark on file for the SKU.
| Benchmark | Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 multi (higher is better) Source: Beebom, HardwareDB, Notebookcheck, GadgetVersus, TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware |
10,551 points | 39,689 points |
| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core (higher is better) Source: Notebookcheck |
10,551 points | — |
| Cinebench R23 single (higher is better) Source: Beebom, GadgetVersus, Notebookcheck, TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware |
1,409 points | 2,243 points |
| Cinebench R23 Single-Core (higher is better) Source: Notebookcheck |
1,409 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 multi (higher is better) Source: HardwareDB, Geekbench Browser, Notebookcheck |
8,214 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser |
8,288 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 single (higher is better) Source: HardwareDB, Geekbench Browser, Notebookcheck |
1,938 points | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser |
1,938 points | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
19,654 points | 58,192 pts |
| PassMark CPU Mark (multi) (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
19,668 CPU Mark | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark single thread (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
3,178 points | — |
| PassMark CPU Single Thread Rating (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
— | 4,595 points |
Quick answers
Which is faster, the Ryzen 5 5600G or the Intel Core i9-13900K?
The Intel Core i9-13900K is ahead of the Ryzen 5 5600G on all 5 shared benchmarks on file, by 45% to 276%, including 276% in Cinebench R23 multi (39,689 vs 10,551).
What did the Ryzen 5 5600G and the Intel Core i9-13900K cost at launch?
The Ryzen 5 5600G launched at a $259 MSRP and the Intel Core i9-13900K at $589. Street prices drift from launch pricing; the Where to buy section links current listings.
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