Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Performance
Core i5-13600K
30,41982% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 7950X3D22% better
36,991Best Performance

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 22% better performance than the Core i5-13600K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-13600K80% better
95.3678% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
52.9244% of 121.53

The Core i5-13600K has 80% better value for the money than the Ryzen 9 7950X3D for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-13600K CPU

The Intel Core i5-13600K is a 14-core (20-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2022 with a suggested retail price of $319. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Raptor Lake microarchitecture. The i5-13600K is compatible with Intel Socket 1700 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-13600K supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-13600K has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 24 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-13600K features 14 total cores which can process 20 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 14 cores consist of 6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-13600K includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 770. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-13600K has the 12th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 82.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 30,419 score and $319 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 95.36. This is the 9th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a 16-core (32-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $699. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 7950X3D is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 128 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D features 16 total cores which can process 32 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 4.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has the best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. Its 36,991 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 52.92. This is the 39th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-13600KRyzen 9 7950X3D
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 9
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2022Q1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$319$699
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-13600K
30,41982% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 7950X3D22% better
36,991Best Performance

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 22% better performance than the Core i5-13600K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-13600K is ranked 12th with a score of 30,419, and the Ryzen 9 7950X3D is ranked 1st with a score of 36,991.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-13600K80% better
95.3678% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
52.9244% of 121.53

The Core i5-13600K has 80% better value for the money than the Ryzen 9 7950X3D for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-13600K is ranked 9th with a performance per dollar of 95.36, and the Ryzen 9 7950X3D is ranked 39th with a performance per dollar of 52.92.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-13600K or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 9 7950X3D36,991+22%
Ryzen 9 7950X35,243+16%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D32,947+8%
Core i7-14700K32,336+6%
Core i5-14600K31,641+4%
Ryzen 7 770030,945+2%
Ryzen 7 9700X30,757+1%
Core i5-13600K30,419
Ryzen 9 7900X27,731-9%
Ryzen 7 5800X3D27,236-10%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-13600K or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Ryzen 5 7600104.17+9%
Core i5-14600K99.19+4%
Core i5-13600K95.36
Ryzen 7 770094.06-1%
Ryzen 5 9600X92.18-3%
Core i9-14900K53.58-44%
Core i9-13900K52.95-44%
Ryzen 9 7950X3D52.92-45%
Ryzen 7 5800X52.79-45%
Ryzen 9 7900X50.51-47%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-13600KRyzen 9 7950X3D
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
30,419
36,991
(+21.6%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
17,101.5
17,206
(+0.61%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
3,642
5,974
(+64.03%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
287.5
326
(+13.39%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
15,120
19,679
(+30.15%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,701
2,928
(+8.4%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
38,080
62,429
(+63.94%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
4,148
(+0.17%)
4,141
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-13600KRyzen 9 7950X3D
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size10 nm5 nm
Transistors--17,840 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-13600KRyzen 9 7950X3D
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 9
MicroarchitectureRaptor LakeZen 4
CodenameRaptor Lake-SRaphael
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5-5600DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryYesYes

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-13600KRyzen 9 7950X3D
Cores1416
Threads2032
Performance Cores (P-cores)6--
Efficient Cores (E-cores)8--
Clock Speed3.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Turbo Clock5.1 GHz5.7 GHz
P-core Clock3.5 GHz--
P-core Turbo Clock5.1 GHz--
E-core Clock Speed2.6 GHz--
E-core Turbo Clock3.9 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier35.0x42.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-13600KRyzen 9 7950X3D
L1 Cache80 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB1 MB
L3 Cache24 MB128 MB
E-core L1 Cache96 KB--
E-core L2 Cache4 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-13600KRyzen 9 7950X3D
SocketIntel Socket 1700AMD Socket AM5
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 5.0 x24
Thermal Design Power (TDP)125 W120 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)181 W--
Power Limit 2 (PL2)181 W--
Package Power Tracking (PPT)--162 W
Tcase Max72 °C47 °C
TJ Max100 °C89 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-13600KRyzen 9 7950X3D
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770Radeon Graphics
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.