AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core i5 13600K were launched at almost the same, One is more on the budget side while the other is slightly more on the expensive side. Here we have compared both CPUs in depth with benchmarks and gaming performance to determine which gives you a better value for money.
Main Differences
- Ryzen 9 7900X has a 5.6GHz Clock speed, while Intel Core i5 13600K has a 5.1GHz Clock speed.
- Intel Core i5 13600K uses a 10nm process compared to a 5nm process on Ryzen 9 7900X
- Ryzen 9 7900X has 2 less cores but 4 more cores.
- Intel Core i5 13600K supports DDR5 RAM at 5600MHz, while Ryzen 9 7900X supports DDR5 RAM at 5200MHz.
- Ryzen 9 7900X has a 2200 MHz GPU clock Speed while Intel Core i5 13600K has a 1500 MHz GPU clock speed.
Specs Comparison
Before we take a look at benchmarks, let’s compare some specifications for both CPUs.
| Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i5 13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14 |
| Threads | 24 | 20 |
| Base Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Raphael) | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA-1700 |
| L1 Cache | 64K/core | 80K/core |
| L2 Cache | 1MB/core | 2MB/core |
| L3 Cache | 64MB(shared) | 24MB(shared) |
| Multiplier | 47x | 35x |
| Fabrication Process | 5nm | 10nm |
| Transistors | 13.14 billions | unknown |
| TDP | 105 W | 125 W |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | 100°C |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Clock Seed | 2200 MHz | 1500 MHz |
| Memory | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Memory Size | 128 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
| PCI Express Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Release date | 29, September 2022 | 27, September 2022 |
Benchmarks
Now that we have compared basic specs, let’s compare some popular benchmark standards between these two CPUs to find out which one comes out on top in performance.
Passmark Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 4260(+3%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 4138
PassMark Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 51800(+30%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 37981
Geekbench 6 Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 2927(+8%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 2691
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 17851(+17%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 15015
Cinebench 2024 Single Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 122(+5%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 116
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1635(+24%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 1280
Gaming benchmark tests
While benchmarks like Passmark and Geekbench give a general idea about the performance, they still don’t show the full picture. Here is the comparison between both CPUs in popular games to show you the real-life usage performance of these CPUs.
| Game | Ryzen 9 7900X(FPS) | Intel Core i5 13600K(FPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (Medium 1080p) | 151 | 201 |
| Watch Dogs Legion (Very High 1080p) | 153 | 161 |
| Hitman 3 (High 1080p) | 227 | 222 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn (Favor 1080p) | 212 | 200 |
| Spiderman Remastered (High 1080p) | 115 | 118 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Highest 1080p) | 191 | 253 |
| Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction (Low 1080p) | 401 | 435 |
| CS: GO (Medium 1080p) | 517 | 444 |
Productivity benchmark tests
Not everyone plans to use their PC for gaming purposes, but some people also use them for 3D design and video editing. So, we are also sharing some productivity benchmarks with you.
Blender (Lower is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 441(+34%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 623
Adobe After Effects (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1336(+5%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 1269
Adobe Photoshop (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1485(+7%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 1387
Adobe Premiere Pro (Higher is Better)
- Ryzen 9 7900X – 1268(+15%)
- Intel Core i5 13600K – 1085
Price
At the time of making this comparison, the Ryzen 9 7900X is available at $358, while the Intel Core i5 13600K is priced at $260. So, the Intel Core i5 13600K is 31% cheaper compared to the Ryzen 9 7900X.
Conclusion – Which one should you buy?
Now, it’s time to look at all the data and figure out which one is the best option for you. First up, the Intel Core i5 13600K is 31% cheaper. Now, when it comes to gaming, we have mixed results.
The Intel Core i5 13600K is more than enough for most games. So if you are looking to buy for gaming purposes, then Intel Core i5 13600K is your best choice, and it will save you lots of money.
When it comes to traditional benchmarks and content creation, Ryzen 9 7900X does perform better, especially in multicore and Blender benchmarks. However, performance gains don’t really justify the price difference in other benchmarks. So, Intel Core i5 13600K is a winner with a better value for money.
