AMD Ryzen 5 5600X VS Intel Core i5 13600K
We are comparing the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (AMD) with the Intel Core i5 13600K (Intel). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF AMD Ryzen 5 5600X AND Intel Core i5 13600K
Here’s how AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i5 13600K stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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6% higher P-core base frequency (3700 MHz vs 3500 MHz)
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30% smaller manufacturing process (7 nm vs 10 nm)
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5 13600K
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67% more CPU threads (20 vs 12)
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133% more CPU cores (14 vs 6)
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11% higher P-core turbo frequency (5100 MHz vs 4600 MHz)
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76% higher Geekbench V6 multi-core score (16101 vs 9135)
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25% higher Geekbench V6 single-core score (2718 vs 2173)
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22% higher PassMark single-core score (4114 vs 3365)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF AMD Ryzen 5 5600X AND Intel Core i5 13600K
Below is the detailed specification table comparing AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i5 13600K.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that CPU wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5 13600K |
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General Information
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| CPU Name: | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5 13600K |
| Vendor: | AMD | Intel |
| Release Date: | October 8, 2020 | September 27, 2022 |
| Type: | Desktop | Desktop |
| Instruction Set: | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename: | Zen 3 (Vermeer) | Raptor Lake |
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Package and Thermals
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| Manufacturing Process: | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| TDP (PL1): | 65 W | 125 W |
| Max Boost TDP (PL2): | 88 W | 181 W |
| Socket: | AM4 | LGA-1700 |
| Max Temp (TJMax): | 95 C | 100 C |
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CPU Cores
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Total Cores
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| Total Cores | 6 | 14 |
| Total Threads | 12 | 20 |
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P-Cores
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| P-Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-Threads | 12 | 12 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3700 MHz | 3500 MHz |
| P-Core Turbo Frequency | 4600 MHz | 5100 MHz |
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E-Cores
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| E-Cores | — | 8 |
| E-Threads | — | 8 |
| E-Core Base Frequency | — | 2600 MHz |
| E-Core Turbo Frequency | — | 3900 MHz |
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NPU
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Cache and Bus
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| Multiplier | Unlocked | Unlocked |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 24 MB |
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Memory Support
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| Memory Types: | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
| Max Memory Size: | 128 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory Channels: | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth: | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
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| Technologies: | BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, XFR 2, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP | ABM, ADX, BMI1, BMI2, CLMUL, F16C, SHA, EIST, TBT 2.0, TSX, VT-d, VT-x, RDRAND, TXT, XD bit |
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Benchmarks
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Geekbench V6
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| Multi-Core | 9135 | 16101 |
| Single-Core | 2173 | 2718 |
| File Compression | 955 | 1300 |
| Clang Compression | 66 | 135 |
| HTML5 Browser | 169 | 374 |
| PDF Renderer | 245 | 466 |
| Text Processing | 214 | 277 |
| Background Blur | 47 | 68 |
| Photo Processing | 69 | 136 |
| Ray Tracing | 16 | 30 |
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PassMark CPU
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| Multi-Core | 21844 | 37549 |
| Single-Core | 3365 | 4114 |
| Integer Math | 70900 | 122100 |
| Floating Point | 39500 | 90300 |
| Prime Numbers | 134 | 154 |
| String Sorting | 26200 | 50900 |
| Data Encryption | 15700 | 27000 |
| Data Compression | 252300 | 474200 |
| Physics | 1312 | 2257 |
| Extended Instructions | 17000 | 28700 |
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Cinebench 2024
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| Multi-Core | 583 | 1289 |
| Single-Core | 90 | 118 |
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Blender
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| Render Score | 156 | 310 |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF AMD Ryzen 5 5600X AND Intel Core i5 13600K
The charts below visualize how AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i5 13600K stack up in key performance metrics.
Performance Radar Chart
Performance Benchmarks
Release Timeline of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i5 13600K
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was released 1 year, 11 months, 19 days earlier than Intel Core i5 13600K.
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Domain Score Summary
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Intel Core i5 13600K is slightly better overall compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. It comes out ahead across every comparable key area.
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