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Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

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 9 5900X

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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 9 5900X

  • Blender render score 317 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 4.8 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 9 5900X is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-13600K315

Median of 7 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 5900X317

Median of 47 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
B61%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 9 5900X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB

Office Work

A69%Good
B43%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13600K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A62%Good
B43%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13600K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A50%Fair
B52%Fair

Too close to call

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 9 5900X

50/100

AIntel Core i5-13600K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 14 vs 12 (17% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz vs 4.8 GHz (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 64 MB (63% lower)
  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 105 W (19% higher)
  • Threads 20 vs 24 (17% lower)
  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (5% lower)
  • Blender render score 315 samples/min vs 317 samples/min (1% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 24 MB (167% higher)
  • Threads 24 vs 20 (20% higher)
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 125 W (16% lower)
  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (6% higher)
  • Blender render score 317 samples/min vs 315 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Cores 12 vs 14 (14% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz vs 5.1 GHz (6% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-13600KBAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.315 samples/min317 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.747
Cores & clocks
Cores14 Better +17%12
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads2024 Better +20%
Base clock3.5 GHz3.7 GHz Better +6%
Max boost clock5.1 GHz Better +6%4.8 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB64 MB Better +167%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W105 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 3
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20222020
Launch price$319$549

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Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-13600K and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 5900X posts a median render score of 317 against 315 for Intel Core i5-13600K, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 47 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 9 5900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 4.8 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $549.

Our overall scores are 59 for Core i5-13600K and 50 for Ryzen 9 5900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 5900X; for office work: Core i5-13600K; for daily use: Core i5-13600K; for content creation: too close to call. 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 9 5900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 9 5900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 5900X posts a median render score of 317 against 315 for Intel Core i5-13600K, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 47 and 7 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 9 5900X?

The Intel Core i5-13600K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 105 W, so the Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-13600K launched at $319 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at $549. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 9 5900X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (55 vs 61 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.