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Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 5 7600X: Which is Better?

Oct 2022 Raptor Lake vs Sep 2022 Ryzen 7000

The verdict

Core i5-13600K wins

Core i5-13600K comes out ahead of Ryzen 5 7600X on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core i5-13600K is 24.5% faster than Ryzen 5 7600X in multi-core productivity workloads. Ryzen 5 7600X leads in gaming workloads by 1.7% over Core i5-13600K. Pick Ryzen 5 7600X if your build is gaming-first; Core i5-13600K is the better choice for productivity-heavy workloads like rendering, code compilation, or virtualization.

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Specifications

Spec Core i5-13600K Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores 14 6
Threads 20 12
Boost clock 5.1 GHz 5.3 GHz
Base clock 3.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
TDP 125 W 105 W
L2 cache 20 MB 6 MB
L3 cache 24 MB 32 MB
MSRP $319 $299
Process node Intel 7 TSMC N5
Socket LGA1700 AM5
Memory DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 DDR5-5200
Launched Oct 2022 Sep 2022

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore i5-13600KRyzen 5 7600X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    +51.4%
    Core i5-13600K
    1,314
    Ryzen 5 7600X
    868
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −1.7%
    Core i5-13600K
    119
    Ryzen 5 7600X
    121
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    +25.5%
    Core i5-13600K
    16,218
    Ryzen 5 7600X
    12,921
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −1.8%
    Core i5-13600K
    2,696
    Ryzen 5 7600X
    2,746

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core i5-13600K MSRP
$319
Difference
+$20

Core i5-13600K costs more.

Ryzen 5 7600X MSRP
$299

Frequently asked

Is the Core i5-13600K better than the Ryzen 5 7600X?
Core i5-13600K comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 5 7600X?
Ryzen 5 7600X leads in gaming workloads by 1.7% over Core i5-13600K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core i5-13600K or the Ryzen 5 7600X?
Core i5-13600K is 24.5% faster than Ryzen 5 7600X in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core i5-13600K and the Ryzen 5 7600X?
The Core i5-13600K launched at $319, $20 more than the Ryzen 5 7600X at $299.

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