Ryzen 5 7600 against Core i5-13400F
Ryzen 5 7600 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 7600 leads in games by 14%.
- The Core i5-13400F has 3% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-13400F is 6% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i5-13400F typically costs $10 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i5-13400F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 58 | 56 | 2 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 65 | 57 | 8 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 35 | 36 | 1 ptsright |
| Single-core | 70 | 74 | 4 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 36.5 | 37.6 | 3%right |
| Typical price | $159 | $149 | $10right |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz | 11%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 148 W | 68%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-13400F | 59 vs 61 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 7600 | 64 vs 60 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 7600 | 63 vs 58 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 7600 | 63 vs 57 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 5 7600 | 56 vs 53 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $159 | $149 |