Core i5-13600 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Intel Core i5-13600 ≈ ₹25,600 today · 2023 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ≈ ₹16,300 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-13600 and Ryzen 5 7600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-13600 Ryzen 5 7600X

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Why pick Core i5-13600

8 more cores (14 vs 6)
40 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 105 W)

Why pick Ryzen 5 7600X

About ₹9,300 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-13600	Ryzen 5 7600X
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Raptor Lake	Raphael
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	14	6
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	6P
Threads	20	12
Boost clock	5 GHz	5.3 GHz
Base clock	2.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	11.5 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	105 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2023-01-03	2022-09-27
Price today (≈)	₹25,600	₹16,300

FAQ

Is Core i5-13600 better than Ryzen 5 7600X?

Core i5-13600 and Ryzen 5 7600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-13600 or Ryzen 5 7600X?

Core i5-13600 is rated at 65 W versus 105 W for Ryzen 5 7600X.

Which is better value, Core i5-13600 or Ryzen 5 7600X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 7600X gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-13600. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-13600 and Ryzen 5 7600X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-13600 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.