AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-13700K
84.7Single-core79.1
52.5Multi-core76.9
66.6Gamingspec-based65
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 65.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+24). AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 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 9600X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 79
- 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 $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 53
- 300% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 6 MB
- 188% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 88 W
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 253 W+188% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 24 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,850Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,200Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180+4%Top 13% | 2,100Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176Top 35% | 30,300+76%Top 16% |
| PassMark | 30,047Top 40% | 46,500+55%Top 21% |
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