Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads on gaming, scoring 88.9 — about 0% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600K. For AI workloads the Intel Core i5-13600K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. For gaming the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i5-13600K costs around 7% more. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X wins outright: faster and better value.
| Core i5-13600KIntelLGA1700 | Ryzen 5 7600XAMDour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 88.6 | 88.9 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 68 ★ | 42.6 |
| AI | 50.5 ★ | 28.1 |
| VR | 88.6 | 88.9 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 154.8 | 165.7 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 118.8 ★ | 79.4 |
| AI | 88.2 ★ | 52.4 |
| VR | 154.8 | 165.7 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 122 ★ | — |
| Cores | 14 ★ | 6 |
| Threads | 20 ★ | 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz ★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 32 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 89 | 89 |
| Cinebench MT | 24000 ★ | 15000 |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 105 W ★ |
| RRP | $319 | $299 ★ |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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