Intel Core i5-13600K vs Microsoft XBox Series X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-13600K or Intel Core i5-13600K – 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 i5-13600K features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Microsoft XBox Series X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the Microsoft XBox Series X, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-13600K Name Microsoft XBox Series X
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
13 Generation 3
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13600K has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Microsoft XBox Series X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Microsoft XBox Series X is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
None None 3.8 GHz
5.1 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Raptor Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.2 GHz
3.9 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 16
None None 3.66 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x Zen 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Microsoft XBox Series X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Microsoft XBox Series X uses the AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X), which has 3328 texture shaders
and 52 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.83 GHz
Q4/2021 Release date Q3/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (XBox Series X)
10 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 3328
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 10.0 GB
32 Execution units 52
11 Generation 1
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

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 89.6 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 560.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 560.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type GDDR6
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
181 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13600K 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 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Microsoft XBox Series X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number --
20.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Raptor Lake S Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
10 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1700 Socket BGA
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
319 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
24320
24320
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
10650
10650

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
16227
16227
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7358
7358

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
9329
9329
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
4062
4062

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
2021
2021
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1142
1142

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
1955
1955
Microsoft XBox Series X
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1070
1070