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Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $740 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

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AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $740 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 99 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-13600K.

Advantages of Core i5-13600K

  • Up to 69% cheaper than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $230.00 vs $740.00
  • Up to 66% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $1.20 vs $3.56 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 9 7950X3D

  • Performs up to 8% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-13600K - 208 vs 192 FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 120 vs 125 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 32 vs 20 threads
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

192

92%

Value, $/FPS

$1.2/FPS

100%

Price, $

$230

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $230 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

208

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.56/FPS

34%

Price, $

$740

31%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $740 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

91%

Multi-Core

14848

76%

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2918

100%

Multi-Core

19633

100%

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo

Core i5-13600K

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Sep 27th, 2022Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Raptor LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14Cores
16
20Threads
32
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
5.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.7 GHz
125 WTDP
120 W
10 nmProcess Size
5 nm
35.0xMultiplier
42.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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