AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-13600K
84.7Single-core75.1
52.5Multi-core65.5
66.6Gamingspec-based57.8
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 65.7 against 66.5 for Intel Core i5-13600K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-13600K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 75
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 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
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $319
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 53
- 233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 6 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 106% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 181 W+106% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 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 | 5.4 GHz+6% | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,750Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,500Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180+9%Top 13% | 2,000Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176Top 35% | 24,000+40%Top 24% |
| PassMark | 30,047Top 40% | 38,300+27%Top 29% |
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