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Processor

Intel Core i5-13600K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

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 11% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i5-13600K leads on 2 parameters, AMD Ryzen 9 5900X on 2.

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

Key differences

Intel Core i5-13600K

Strengths

  • Platform freshness
  • Gaming performance

Trade-offs

  • L3 cache
  • Power efficiency

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Strengths

  • L3 cache
  • Power efficiency

Trade-offs

  • Platform freshness
  • Gaming performance

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    132
    118

  • Cores and threads

    14/20
    12/24

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    105 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    AM4 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    24 MB
    64 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i5-13600KAMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i5-13600KSide BAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance index132better118
Cores / threads14/2012/24
Base clock3.5 GHz3.7 GHzbetter
Boost clock5.1 GHzbetter4.8 GHz
L3 cache24 MB64 MBbetter
Power draw (TDP)125 W105 Wbetter
SocketLGA1700AM4
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Process nodeIntel 7TSMC 7 nm
ReleasedQ4 2022Q4 2020

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