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Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 7 9700X

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-13600K

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

AMD

Ryzen 7 9700X

  • Blender render score 321 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.5 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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-13600K315

Median of 7 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X321

Median of 85 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
B59%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 7 9700X · Max boost clock: 5.5 GHz vs 5.1 GHz

Office Work

A69%Good
B76%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 7 9700X · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Daily Use

A62%Good
B68%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 7 9700X · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Content Creation

A50%Fair
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13600K · Cores: 14 vs 8

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i5-13600K

59/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

62/100

AIntel Core i5-13600K

Advantages

  • Cores 14 vs 8 (75% higher)
  • Threads 20 vs 16 (25% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 32 MB (25% lower)
  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (8% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz vs 5.5 GHz (7% lower)
  • Blender render score 315 samples/min vs 321 samples/min (2% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 24 MB (33% higher)
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (9% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz vs 5.1 GHz (8% higher)
  • Blender render score 321 samples/min vs 315 samples/min (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 8 vs 14 (43% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 20 (20% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-13600KBAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.315 samples/min321 samples/min Better +2%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.785
Cores & clocks
Cores14 Better +75%8
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads20 Better +25%16
Base clock3.5 GHz3.8 GHz Better +9%
Max boost clock5.1 GHz5.5 GHz Better +8%
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB32 MB Better +33%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 5
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 74 nm
Release year20222024
Launch price$319$359

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Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-13600K and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X posts a median render score of 321 against 315 for Intel Core i5-13600K, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 85 and 7 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 7 9700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.5 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $359.

Our overall scores are 59 for Core i5-13600K and 62 for Ryzen 7 9700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 7 9700X; for office work: Ryzen 7 9700X; for daily use: Ryzen 7 9700X; 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 7 9700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 7 9700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X posts a median render score of 321 against 315 for Intel Core i5-13600K, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 85 and 7 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 7 9700X?

The Intel Core i5-13600K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 9700X draws 92% 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 7 9700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-13600K launched at $319 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at $359. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 7 9700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (55 vs 59 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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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.