Ryzen 7 7700 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 3%.
- The Core i5-13600K has 26% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 7 7700 and Core i5-13600K are level on single-core.
- The Ryzen 7 7700 typically costs $10 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7700 | Core i5-13600K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 66 | 70 | 4 ptsright |
| Gaming | 69 | 71 | 2 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 46 | 58 | 12 ptsright |
| Single-core | 82 | 82 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 30.1 | 30.6 | 2%right |
| Typical price | $219 | $229 | $10left |
| Cores | 8 | 14 | 75%right |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz | 4%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 181 W | 106%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-13600K | 70 vs 74 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-13600K | 65 vs 70 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-13600K | 71 vs 73 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i5-13600K | 69 vs 72 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i5-13600K | 69 vs 71 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-13600K | 60 vs 67 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-13600K | 55 vs 64 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-13600K | 64 vs 69 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-13600K | 59 vs 66 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7700 | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $219 | $229 |