Intel Core i5-13600KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-13600KF and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i5-13600KF

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-13600KF

6 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 8
4 more threads: 20 vs 16
2.2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3.5x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 5% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 37782 vs 35955
Around 15% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 10282 vs 8965

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	14 vs 8
Number of threads	20 vs 16
L1 cache	1120 KB vs 512 KB
L2 cache	28 MB vs 8 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	37782 vs 35955
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	10282 vs 8965

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 6% higher clock speed: 5.4 GHz vs 5.10 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 7 nm
Around 19% lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 125 Watt
Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4197 vs 4128

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5.4 GHz vs 5.10 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 7 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	105 Watt vs 125 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4197 vs 4128

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-13600KF
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4128

4197

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

37782

35955

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

10282

8965

Name	Intel Core i5-13600KF	AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
PassMark - Single thread mark	4128	4197
PassMark - CPU mark	37782	35955
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	10282	8965

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Essentials
Architecture codename	Raptor Lake	Zen 4
Launch date	27 Sep 2022	27 Sep 2022
Launch price (MSRP)	$304	$399
Place in performance rating	184	212
Processor Number	i5-13600KF
Series	13th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
OPN Tray		100-000000591
Performance
64 bit support
Front-side bus (FSB)	24 MB
L1 cache	1120 KB	512 KB
L2 cache	28 MB	8 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100 °C
Maximum frequency	5.10 GHz	5.4 GHz
Number of cores	14	8
Number of threads	20	16
Base frequency		4.5 GHz
Die size		70 mm²
L3 cache		32 MB
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		61 °C
Transistor count		6570 million
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	128 GB
Supported memory types	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR5-5200
ECC memory support
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	FCLGA1700	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt	105 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	20	24
PCI Express revision	5.0 and 4.0	5.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2)
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)