AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i5-13600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i5-13600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 1% slower and 0% more expensive than Intel Core i5-13600K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE$319$319
CPU MARK3716437672
VALUE117118
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY572301
CORES8 x 3.80 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO5.50 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS46554123
DATEQ3/2024Q3/2022

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13600K

Is AMD Ryzen 7 9700X better than Intel Core i5-13600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13600K by 1%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 37164. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 572. The Intel Core i5-13600K efficiency score is 301. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads by 47%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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