Intel Core i3-13100F vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i3-13100F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-13100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-13100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
13 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-13100F Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-13100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
None None 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.5 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking Yes
None None 4.6 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-13100F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
89 W TDP (PL2) None
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-13100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
109 $ Release price 299 $
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number 100-000000065
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
5.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
21955
21955
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
15302
15302

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
10988
10988
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
8843
8843

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
9279
9279
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
7943
7943

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
8420
8420
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
6835
6835

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
4562
4562
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3368
3368

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2272
2272
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
2113
2113

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1970
1970
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1273
1273

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1770
1770
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1572
1572

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1751
1751
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1593
1593

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
677
677
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
604
604

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
258
258
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
252
252

Intel Core i3-13100F and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in leaderboards