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Core i5-13600K vs FX-8320E

Core i5-13600K vs FX-8320E: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel 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 $220.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 27 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8320E

3.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8320E Logo
AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 142 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel 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 $220.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 27 minutes ago

vs

AMD FX-8320E

3.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD FX-8320E Logo
AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 142 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper FX-8320E on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing FX-8320E is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 2947 days newer than the cheaper FX-8320E.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 7% better in Stray than FX-8320E - 189 vs 176 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-8320E - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320E doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD FX-8320E

  • Up to 19% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $178.02 vs $220.08
  • Up to 13% better value when playing Stray than Core i5-13600K - $1.01 vs $1.16 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Stray.
Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

189

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.16/FPS

87%

Price, $

$220.08

80%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for $220.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 27 minutes ago

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


FPS

176

93%

Value, $/FPS

$1.01/FPS

100%

Price, $

$178.02

100%

Value Winner

AMD FX-8320E Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket AM3+OEM Pack - 8 MB - 8 MB Cache - Yes - 4 GHz Overclocking Speed - 32 nm - 95 W - FD832EWMW8KHK

Buy for $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 142 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

AMD FX-8320E Logo
FX-8320E

Desktop • Sep 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

443

17%

Multi-Core

1680

11%

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateSep 2nd, 2014
Core i5CollectionFX
Raptor LakeCodenameVishera
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores8
20
Threads8
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
35.0x
Multiplier16.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i5-13600K or FX-8320E

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