Ryzen 9 7900X against Core i5-13600K
Ryzen 9 7900X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i5-13600K leads in games by 3%.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X has 24% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X is 5% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X typically costs $15 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 9 7900X is the better buy: 23.8 points per $100 against 21.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 7900X | Core i5-13600K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 75 | 70 | 5 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 69 | 71 | 2 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 72 | 58 | 14 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 86 | 82 | 4 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 23.8 | 21.2 | 12%left |
| Typical price | $315 | $330 | $15left |
| Cores | 12 | 14 | 17%right |
| Threads | 24 | 20 | 20%left |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz | 10%left |
| Turbo power | 230 W | 181 W | 27%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 9 7900X | 80 vs 74 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 9 7900X | 78 vs 70 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 9 7900X | 75 vs 67 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 7900X | 75 vs 64 on the 3D & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 9 7900X | 73 vs 69 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 7900X | 76 vs 66 on the AI & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7900X | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 170 / 230 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $315 | $330 |