Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 5 5600

Intel Core i3-13100 ≈ ₹11,500 today · 2023 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ≈ ₹13,100 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i3-13100 and Ryzen 5 5600 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-13100 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i3-13100 Ryzen 5 5600

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Why pick Core i3-13100

3% higher estimated gaming score
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
About ₹1,600 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 5 5600

2 more cores (6 vs 4)

Specifications

	Core i3-13100	Ryzen 5 5600
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 3
Code name	Raptor Lake (Alder Lake die)	Vermeer
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	4	6
P-cores + E-cores	4P	6P
Threads	8	12
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	3 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	60 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	—
Released	2023-01-03	2022-04-04
Price today (≈)	₹11,500	₹13,100

FAQ

Is Core i3-13100 better than Ryzen 5 5600?

Core i3-13100 and Ryzen 5 5600 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-13100 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i3-13100 or Ryzen 5 5600?

Core i3-13100 is rated at 60 W versus 65 W for Ryzen 5 5600.

Which is better value, Core i3-13100 or Ryzen 5 5600?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i3-13100 gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 5 5600. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i3-13100 and Ryzen 5 5600 use the same motherboard?

No. Core i3-13100 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.