Ryzen 7 7700X against Core i5-13600KF
Core i5-13600KF leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 7 7700X and Core i5-13600KF are level on gaming.
- The Core i5-13600KF has 23% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 7 7700X and Core i5-13600KF are level on single-core.
- The Core i5-13600KF typically costs $24 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-13600KF is the better buy: 33.5 points per $100 against 29.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7700X | Core i5-13600KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 68 | 70 | 2 ptsright |
| Gaming | 71 | 71 | level |
| Multi-core | 47 | 58 | 11 ptsright |
| Single-core | 84 | 82 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 29.2 | 33.5 | 15%right |
| Typical price | $233 | $209 | $24right |
| Cores | 8 | 14 | 75%right |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz | 6%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 181 W | 27%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-13600KF | 72 vs 74 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-13600KF | 66 vs 70 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Core i5-13600KF | 61 vs 67 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-13600KF | 57 vs 64 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-13600KF | 65 vs 69 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-13600KF | 61 vs 66 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7700X | Core i5-13600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $233 | $209 |