AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core i5-13600KF
53.7Single-core75.2
61.1Multi-core63.1
79.6Gamingspec-based57.8
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.4 to 63.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+22) and multi-core (+2). AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 54
- 233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 6 MB
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 27% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 142 W
- 27% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,999 vs 1,568
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 181 W+27% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,500Top 38% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,568Bottom 47% | 1,999+27%Top 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,634Top 28% | 22,959+11%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 38,887+4%Top 26% | 37,307Top 31% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,465Bottom 47% | 4,111+19%Top 34% |
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