AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i5-13600K
36.2Single-core75.1
42.3Multi-core65.5
60.3Gaming57.8
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+39) and Multi-core (+23). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 7 3700X
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 42
- 400% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 4 MB
- 106% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 88 W
- 98% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 12,100
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 181 W+106% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 20 MB+400% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Top 65% | 2,750+83%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Top 51% | 15,500+85%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Top 63% | 2,000+57%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Top 46% | 24,000+98%Top 17% |
| PassMark | 22,700Top 42% | 38,300+69%Top 20% |
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