AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i5-13600K
93Single-core75.1
99Multi-core65.5
85.2Gaming57.8
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 66.5, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+34) and gaming (+27). Intel Core i5-13600K 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 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 75
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 66
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 58
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- 26% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
- 25% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $649
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 125 W+26% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+27% | 181 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+23% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+12% | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+42% | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400+24% | 2,750 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000+48% | 15,500 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280+14% | 2,000 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000+75% | 24,000 |
| PassMark | 66,500+74% | 38,300 |
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