AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i5-13600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i5-13600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 72% slower and 137% cheaper than Intel Core i5-13600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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PRICE$134.85$319
CPU MARK2191637672
VALUE163118
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY337301
CORES6 x 3.70 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS33604123
DATEQ4/2020Q3/2022

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13600K

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5600X better than Intel Core i5-13600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-13600K by 28%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 21916. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 337. The Intel Core i5-13600K efficiency score is 301. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X leads by 11%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.