Ryzen 5 7600 vs i5-13600K
Used processors: UK sold prices and specifications.
A used i5-13600K sells for £61.79 more than a used Ryzen 5 7600.Medians of 50 UK sales and 20 UK sales in the last 90 days.
| Model | Target Price | Range of sales, 90 days | Sales | 3-month | New from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 76006 cores / 12 threads, AM5, 65W, Zen 4£67£191 | £92.96 | £67£191 | |||
| Core i5-13600K14 cores / 20 threads, LGA1700, 125W, Raptor Lake£67£191 | £154.75 | £67£191 |
The Ryzen 5 7600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, and the i5-13600K 14 cores and 20 threads. The Ryzen 5 7600 fits AM5 and the i5-13600K LGA1700, so moving between them means a new motherboard. The i5-13600K is rated at 125W TDP against 65W on the Ryzen 5 7600. Per core, a used Ryzen 5 7600 costs £15.49 and a used i5-13600K £11.05. The Ryzen 5 7600 came out in 2023 and the i5-13600K in 2022.
Specification
| Specification | Ryzen 5 7600 | i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Family | Ryzen 7000 | Core 13th gen |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 20 (6P+8E) |
| Max boost | 5.1GHz | 5.1GHz |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| TDP | 65W | – |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Base power | – | 125W |
Which to buy used
The two are close in games, but the 13600K has 14 cores against six, so it is far stronger in creative and all-core work. The 7600's AM5 socket has a longer upgrade path. A used 13600K should be stress tested, given Intel's voltage fault on this generation.