The Core i5-13600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 2700X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $4.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 2700X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700X
- Up to 2% cheaper – $186.00 vs $190.00
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 105 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, $
$190
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
86%
Min 1% FPS
121
86%
Price, $
$186
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.01/FPS
87%
Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
57%
L3 Cache
16 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
52%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
$319.00 | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
