Intel Core i5-13600KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-13600KF or Intel Core i5-13600KF – 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 i5-13600KF 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 i5-13600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-13600KF Name AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
13 Generation 6
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13600KF 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 AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 4.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
None None 5.3 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 Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 4.7 GHz
3.9 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 12
None None 5.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14 CPU Cores 6
None None 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2022
-- Direct X 12
GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
-- Technology 5 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Execution units 2
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
 
 

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 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 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR5-5200
 
 

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 105 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
181 W TDP (PL2) 142 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13600KF 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 AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number 100-100000593WOF
20.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
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, AVX512
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Raptor Lake S Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
10 nm Technology 5 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
294 $ Release price 299 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
38449
38449
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
28953
28953

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
24320
24320
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
15315
15315

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
16227
16227
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
11874
11874

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
16192
16192
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
12714
12714

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
15769
15769
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
11329
11329

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
9329
9329
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
5989
5989

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
3652
3652
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
2510
2510

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
2846
2846
Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
2639
2639

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
2197
2197
Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
1955
1955

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
2021
2021
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
1976
1976

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
775
775
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
759
759

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
347
347
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
235
235

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
313
313
Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
290
290