Ryzen 7 5700X3D against Core i5-13600K
Core i5-13600K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i5-13600K leads in games by 13%.
- The Core i5-13600K has 71% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-13600K is 30% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 7 5700X3D typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-13600K is the better buy: 30.6 points per $100 against 24.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Core i5-13600K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 54 | 70 | 16 ptsright |
| Gaming | 63 | 71 | 8 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 34 | 58 | 24 ptsright |
| Single-core | 63 | 82 | 19 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 24.7 | 30.6 | 24%right |
| Typical price | $219 | $229 | $10left |
| Cores | 8 | 14 | 75%right |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz | 24%right |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 181 W | 27%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-13600K | 54 vs 74 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-13600K | 50 vs 70 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-13600K | 60 vs 73 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i5-13600K | 60 vs 72 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i5-13600K | 60 vs 71 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-13600K | 47 vs 67 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-13600K | 43 vs 64 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-13600K | 53 vs 69 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-13600K | 46 vs 66 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 X3D | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $219 | $229 |