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Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-13600KBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 5 7600X

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-13600K

  • Blender render score 315 samples/min
  • Cores 14
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

  • Blender render score 214 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-13600K is 47% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-13600K315

Median of 7 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X214

Median of 20 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A55%Good
B53%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A69%Good
B66%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A62%Good
B58%Good

Better pick: Core i5-13600K · Cores: 14 vs 6

Content Creation

A50%Fair
B36%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13600K · Blender render score: 315 samples/min vs 214 samples/min

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-13600K

59/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X

53/100

AIntel Core i5-13600K

Advantages

  • Cores 14 vs 6 (133% higher)
  • Threads 20 vs 12 (67% higher)
  • Blender render score 315 samples/min vs 214 samples/min (47% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (26% lower)
  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 32 MB (25% lower)
  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 105 W (19% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz vs 5.3 GHz (4% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Advantages

  • Base clock 4.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (34% higher)
  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 24 MB (33% higher)
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 125 W (16% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz vs 5.1 GHz (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 6 vs 14 (57% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 20 (40% lower)
  • Blender render score 214 samples/min vs 315 samples/min (32% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-13600KBAMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.315 samples/min Better +47%214 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.720
Cores & clocks
Cores14 Better +133%6
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads20 Better +67%12
Base clock3.5 GHz4.7 GHz Better +34%
Max boost clock5.1 GHz5.3 GHz Better +4%
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB32 MB Better +33%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W105 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 4
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 75 nm
Release year20222022
Launch price$319$299

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Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-13600K and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13600K posts a median render score of 315 against 214 for AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, making it 47% faster. The medians are based on 7 and 20 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-13600K: 14 cores, 20 threads, 5.1 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $319. AMD Ryzen 5 7600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.3 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 59 for Core i5-13600K and 53 for Ryzen 5 7600X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: Core i5-13600K; for content creation: Core i5-13600K. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 5 7600X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 5 7600X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13600K posts a median render score of 315 against 214 for AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, making it 47% faster. The medians are based on 7 and 20 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 5 7600X?

The Intel Core i5-13600K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at 105 W, so the Ryzen 5 7600X draws 19% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-13600K and the Ryzen 5 7600X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-13600K launched at $319 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 5 7600X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (55 and 53 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.