Processor

Intel Core i7-13700K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

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

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Verdict

Intel Core i7-13700K is 12% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i7-13700K leads on 2 parameters, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X on 0.

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

Key differences

Intel Core i7-13700K

Strengths

  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance

Trade-offs

  • Power efficiency
  • L3 cache

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Strengths

  • Power efficiency
  • L3 cache

Trade-offs

  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    145
    128
  • Cores and threads

    16/24
    6/12
  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    105 W
  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    AM5 · DDR5
  • L3 cache

    30 MB
    32 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-13700KAMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-13700KSide BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance index145better128
Cores / threads16/24better6/12
Base clock3.4 GHz4.7 GHzbetter
Boost clock5.4 GHzbetter5.3 GHz
L3 cache30 MB32 MBbetter
Power draw (TDP)125 W105 Wbetter
SocketLGA1700AM5
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Process nodeIntel 7TSMC 5 nm
ReleasedQ4 2022Q3 2022

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