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Ryzen 7 5800X3D Vs Core i5-13600K: We Benchmarked Both

We'll compare the Ryzen 5800X3D Vs i5-13600K , so you can learn the differences between and make a right decision.

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The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the fastest gaming processor of the AMD Ryzen 5000 CPU lineup, even faster than the Ryzen 9 5900X. Meanwhile, the Core i5-13600K is the flagship Core i5 chip of their Raptor Lake CPUs. While both processors are outstanding, the overall performance of one processor is better than the other. Which one? In this guide, we’ll compare Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Core i5-13600K to find this answer.

Key Takeaways

  • Firstly, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D uses TSMC’s 7nm node, while the Core i5-13600K is built on the Intel 7 (10nm) manufacturing process.
  • Performance-wise, our findings showed that the i5-13600K is about 8.3% faster in 1440P gaming. 
  • We observed that power consumption and thermals were better in the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, as it performed 23.9% and 4.3% better in these areas respectively. 
  • Value-wise, the Core i5-13600K proved to be much better, as it not only performs better but is also cheaper than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D.
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Comparison Table

CPURyzen 7 5800X3DCore i5-13600K
CPU SocketAM4LGA1700
Unlocked for OverclockingYesYes
Integrated GraphicsNoIntel UHD 770
Max. Operating Temperature90°C100°C
Release DateApr 20th, 2022Sept 27th, 2022
MSRP$449$319
Best CPU CoolersBest CPU Coolers for Ryzen 7 5800X3DBest CPU Coolers for Core i5-13600K
Best MotherboardsBest Motherboards for Ryzen 7 5800X3DBest Motherboards for Core i5-13600K
Best MemoryBest RAM for Ryzen 7 5800X3DBest Memory for Core i5-13600K

Architectural Differences

  1. Process Node & Architecture: The Zen 3-based Core i5-13600K uses its Intel 7 (10nm) manufacturing process. In contrast, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D uses TSMC’s 7nm node and is based on the Hybrid Core architecture.
  2. Core/Thread Counts: Intel’s Core i5-13600K wins this battle with an impressive 14 cores (six P-cores and eight P-cores), compared to 8 full-power cores of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. As for the thread count, the i5-13600K houses 20, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D houses 16.
  3. Clock SpeedsThe Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a base frequency of 3.5GHz whereas the i5-13600K’s frequencies are 3.4GHz (P-cores) and 2.60GHz (E-cores). As for boost clocks, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D cranks up to 4.5GHz, while the Core i5-13600K can be pushed to 5.1GHz (P-cores) and 3.9GHz (E-cores).
  4. Cache: The Core i5-13600K has much higher L1 and L2 Cache capacities for both P-cores and E-cores. In addition, it has more cores, giving it a much higher overall L1 and L2 cache count. As for the L3 Cache, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a whopping 96MB compared to 24MB of the i5-13600K.
  5. Memory Support & PCIe: Both CPUs support DDR4 memory at up to 3200 MT/s. However, the i5-13600K adds DDR5 support, too, at up to 5600 MT/s. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D consists of PCIe Gen 4 while the i5-13600K rocks the latest PCIe Gen 5. 
  6. TDPTalking TDP, the i5-13600K (125 watts) has a higher rating than its Ryzen competitor (105 watts). In addition, the i5-13600K has an 181-watt boost TDP rating.

Ryzen 7 5800X3D Vs Core i5-13600K: Gaming Benchmarks

Let’s move on, as we’ll be analyzing the two CPUs to find which one is better in real-world performance. We’ll compare them in seven titles at 1440P resolutions., where all games will be played on Ultra or equivalent preset for these tests.

Note: The recorded figures may vary slightly from actual figures due to shortcomings of monitoring software. 

Test Bench

Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440P
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  • In our first benchmark, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D managed 109 FPS, while the i5-13600K achieved 125 FPS in gameplay, making the Intel Core i5-13600K the FPS champion with a 13.67% increase.
  • Both CPUs obtained evenly matched 1% low FPS, which was 85 FPS each.

God Of War

God of War at 1440P
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  • On God of War, the Core i5-13600K outperformed with 151 average FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D lagged by obtaining 142 FPS. This shows us a difference of about 6.14%. 
  • Moreover, we observed the i5-13600K took a single FPS lead in terms of the 1% low, achieving 124 FPS over the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 123 FPS.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator at 1440P
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  • Concerning the average FPS, the Intel Core i5-13600K led with 135 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D offered 125 FPS, showing a 7.69% lead. 
  • In terms of 1% lows, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D lagged behind the Core i5-13600K by achieving 75 FPS over 84 FPS respectively. 

Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1440P
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  • For average FPS, you can see a difference of 10 FPS as the Intel Core i5-13600K maintained a lead with 120 FPS, whereas the Ryzen 7 5800X3D obtained 110 FPS, having an 8.69% increase in FPS. 
  • We also found that the i5-13600K topped the 1% low FPS charts, by achieving 93 FPS over Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 81 FPS.

Marvel’s Spider-Man

Marvel's Spider-Man at 1440P
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  • Up next, we have Spider-Man, where the Ryzen 7 5800X3D delivered 129 FPS, whereas the Intel Core i5-13600K averaged 137 FPS, giving us about a 6% increase in FPS. 
  • The Ryzen 7 5800X3D fell to 89 FPS when speaking about the 1% low, which makes it 6 FPS behind the Core i5-13600K that obtained 95 FPS on this occasion.

Watch Dogs Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion at 1440P
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  • On Watch Dogs Legion, the Core i5-13600K delivered 115 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D trailed at 112 FPS. This gives a difference of only 2.64%. 
  • We noticed that the i5-13600K scored 77 FPS, whereas its AMD opponent scored 72 FPS as far as the 1% low FPS is concerned.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3`: Wild Hunt at 1440P
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  • Speaking of average FPS, the Core i5-13600K outperformed with 148 FPS, leaving Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 133 FPS and gaining 10.67% more FPS than its rival.
  • Moving on to the 1% low FPS, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s score is 99 compared to 106 of the Core i5-13600K.

Overall Gaming Performance

For your convenience, we’ve taken the mean of the average and 1% low FPS scores from the benchmark findings.

Average FPS and %1 low FPS in 1440P gaming
Overall Gaming Performance (Image By Tech4Gamers)

Across the seven benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D averaged 122.8 FPS, countering 133 FPS of Core i5-13600K. Thus, the i5-13600K is about 8.3% faster in 1440P gaming than its rival. Concerning the 1% low FPS, the i5-13600K accumulated 94.8 FPS over the seven games. In response, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D obtained 89.1 FPS, signifying a 6.3% performance difference.

Average Power Consumption

Which CPU consumed more electricity? Let us take a look. As a reminder, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a TDP of 105W whereas the TDP rating of Core i5-13600K is 125W base (181W boost), which is 19% higher than Ryzen’s TDP.

Average power consumption in 1440P gaming
Power Consumption (Image By Tech4Gamers)

From our analysis, the power consumption figures rank up to 61.8 watts for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and up to 76.6 watts for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Thus, the i5-13600K consumes 23.9% more power in 1440P gaming than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Thermal Performance

Lastly, how does the thermal performance of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D compare to the Core i5-13600K? Let’s find out.

Temperatures across 1440P tests
Thermal Performance (Image By Tech4Gamers)

Throughout the seven benchmarks, we calculated that the i5-13600K averaged 57.4°C in contrast with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 55°C. Thus, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D runs about 4.3% cooler than the Core i5-13600K on 1440p.

Pricing And Availability

After conducting a market analysis across the online retailers, we found that the Core i5-13600K’s price ranges from $250-$308 and can be purchased from various websites such as Amazon and Newegg. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D on the other hand is priced from $308-$322 and can be easily found on Newegg. Compared to the Core i5-13600K, it is not as readily available on most sites.

Core i5-13600K Vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D: What Do We Recommend?

Based on pure performance and statistics, we recommend the Core i5-13600K; not only did it perform better than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, but it was also significantly cheaper than its AMD rival. Perhaps the extra cores on the i5-13600K outweigh the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s massive 96MB of L3 cache. 

Furthermore, the i5-13600K has an iGPU and supports DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0. Not only that, it has a higher maximum operating temperature, meaning it can run stably without thermal throttling as long as it runs below 100°C. The pros of this CPU outweigh its minor cons. If you benefitted from this i5-13600K comparison, you might also like to see it get compared with Core i7-13700K.

Pros And Cons 

CPUProsCons
Ryzen 7 5800X3DBetter thermal performance
Less power consumption
Relatively mediocre value
No DDR5 or PCIe 5.0 support
No iGPU
Core i5-13600KFantastic value and performance
Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0
Has an iGPU
Marginally worse power consumption
and thermal performance

FAQs

Which processor is better: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Intel core i5-13600K?

The Intel core i5-13600K is much better than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The core i5-13600K has a greater number of cores and threads, a higher turbo clock, integrated graphics, and support for both DD5 and DDR4 memory types.

Which processor can operate at higher temperatures: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Intel core i5-13600K?

The answer is Intel core i5-13600K. It can operate for up to 100 °C temperature, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D can only operate at up to 90 °C.

Which processor is better for gaming: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Intel core i5-13600K?

The Intel core i5-13600K is better for gaming. It has integrated graphics, and it performs better (delivers more FPS) than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D in almost all games.


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