AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs Intel Core i5-13600
38.6Single-core71.2
64.4Multi-core54.8
79Gamingspec-based57.2
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X scores 60.3 against 60.3 for Intel Core i5-13600. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 64 vs 55
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 60% higher threads: 32 vs 20
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600
- Stronger single-core score: 71 vs 39
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 49% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,021 vs 2,701
- 44% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $255 vs $749
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i5-13600 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 154 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i5-13600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+30% | 2.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+44% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i5-13600 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i5-13600 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i5-13600 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i5-13600 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,570Bottom 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,300Top 39% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,320Bottom 33% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,700Top 25% | — |
| PassMark | 38,396+24%Top 23% | 31,048Top 32% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,701Bottom 29% | 4,021+49%Top 30% |
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