AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-13700F
84.7Single-core73.7
52.5Multi-core63.2
66.6Gamingspec-based63.8
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 65.7 against 66.5 for Intel Core i7-13700F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-13700F 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 74
- 86% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700F
- Stronger multi-core score: 63 vs 53
- 300% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 6 MB
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 149% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 88 W
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 219 W+149% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+86% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+4% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 24 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180Top 14% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176Top 38% | — |
| PassMark | 30,047Top 36% | 37,726+26%Top 25% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,570+11%Top 12% | 4,118Top 26% |
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