A head to head CPU comparison focused on actual buying decisions.
Current price box for Intel Core i5-13600K. Retailer links can be added here when available. Pricing shown is a simple reference point for comparing parts.
Check price on AmazonCurrent price box for AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Retailer links can be added here when available. Pricing shown is a simple reference point for comparing parts.
Check price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D comes out ahead in this staged comparison, but the smarter purchase still depends on total build budget, feature preference, and what the system is actually meant to do.
| Brand | Intel |
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz |
| TDP | 125W |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Process | Intel 7 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes |
| Brand | AMD |
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz |
| TDP | 120W |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Process | 5nm |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes |