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Processor

Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

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Verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K is 78% faster on the performance index.

The gap is decisive — these are different classes.

Intel Core i5-13600K leads on 5 parameters, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 on 0.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Key differences

Intel Core i5-13600K

Strengths

  • Platform freshness
  • Gaming performance
  • Cores and threads

Trade-offs

  • level

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Strengths

  • level

Trade-offs

  • Platform freshness
  • Gaming performance
  • Cores and threads

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    132
    58

  • Cores and threads

    14/20
    6/12

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    65 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    AM4 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    24 MB
    16 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i5-13600KAMD Ryzen 5 2600

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i5-13600KSide BAMD Ryzen 5 2600
Performance index132better58
Cores / threads14/20better6/12
Base clock3.5 GHzbetter3.4 GHz
Boost clock5.1 GHzbetter3.9 GHz
L3 cache24 MBbetter16 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W65 Wbetter
SocketLGA1700AM4
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Process nodeIntel 7GlobalFoundries 12 nm
ReleasedQ4 2022Q2 2018

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