AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core i5-13400F
73.3Single-core62.5
49.3Multi-core49.3
66Gamingspec-based50.2
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.7 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+11). Intel Core i5-13400F 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 7600X
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 63
- 88% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400F
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 58% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 6 MB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 148 W+4% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+88% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+15% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 10 MB+58% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,300Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,300Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,963+9%Top 27% | 1,800Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,242Top 46% | 15,800+4%Top 41% |
| PassMark | 28,270+10%Top 44% | 25,600Bottom 49% |
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