AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i5-13600K
47Single-core75.1
39.9Multi-core65.5
43.6Gaming57.8
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+28) and Multi-core (+26). AMD Ryzen 5 5600G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 23% higher iGPU clock: 1,900 MHz vs 1,550 MHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 11% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- Lower launch price: $259 vs $319
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 47
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 40
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 44
- 567% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 3 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 181 W+106% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 20 MB+567% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz+23% | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850Top 45% | 2,750+49%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300Top 52% | 15,500+87%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470Top 47% | 2,000+36%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800Top 53% | 24,000+122%Top 17% |
| PassMark | 19,900Top 46% | 38,300+92%Top 20% |
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