AMD Ryzen 5 9600 vs Intel Core i5-13600KF
81.5Single-core75.2
52.6Multi-core63.1
65.3Gamingspec-based57.8
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 96005 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 9600 scores 64.5 against 65.4 for Intel Core i5-13600KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-13600KF edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9600
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 75
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 63 vs 53
- 233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 6 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
- 27% higher PassMark: 37,307 vs 29,315
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 181 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+2% | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,119+6%Top 19% | 1,999Top 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 22,959Top 26% |
| PassMark | 29,315Top 42% | 37,307+27%Top 31% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,379+7%Top 24% | 4,111Top 34% |
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