Intel Core i5-10600 vs Intel Core i9-13900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10600 and Intel Core i9-13900 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10600 is 234% slower and 184% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-13900
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PRICE£198.88£563.99
CPU MARK1368645679
VALUE6981
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY211703
CORES6 x 3.30 GHz8 x 2.00 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS29274310
DATEQ2/2020Q1/2023

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-13900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i5-10600 better than Intel Core i9-13900?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10600 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-13900 by 17%.


The Intel Core i5-10600 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13686. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 211. The Intel Core i9-13900 efficiency score is 703. So, the Intel Core i9-13900 leads by 233%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.