Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen Embedded V2718

CPU

GPU

Core i5-13600K

14 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2022

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Ryzen Embedded V2718

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.15 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13600K

14 / 20

37,655

+137.9%

15,831

0.0%

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +81.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 80.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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31.6% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,831 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.3 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Ryzen Embedded V2718

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +81.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 80.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 63.3 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

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31.6% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,831 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.3 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13600K better than Ryzen Embedded V2718?

Yes. Core i5-13600K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 81.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 137.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13600K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 81.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13600K is the better fit. You are getting 137.9% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-13600K is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13600K is 31.6% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you a 81.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 80.7% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 63.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-13600K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 200% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-13600K Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V2718 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	281 FPS	179 FPS
medium	264 FPS	146 FPS
high	220 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	150 FPS
medium	198 FPS	121 FPS
high	158 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	68 FPS
medium	133 FPS	58 FPS
high	102 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	632 FPS	191 FPS
medium	533 FPS	167 FPS
high	450 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	166 FPS
medium	474 FPS	149 FPS
high	403 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	316 FPS	135 FPS
medium	282 FPS	126 FPS
high	269 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	104 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	663 FPS	396 FPS
medium	543 FPS	396 FPS
high	477 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	396 FPS
medium	499 FPS	396 FPS
high	434 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	396 FPS
medium	381 FPS	367 FPS
high	344 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
1080p
low	941 FPS	396 FPS
medium	941 FPS	396 FPS
high	923 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	831 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	941 FPS	396 FPS
medium	850 FPS	396 FPS
high	738 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	651 FPS	396 FPS
medium	588 FPS	396 FPS
high	529 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Ryzen Embedded V2718

Core i5-13600K

The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.

Ryzen Embedded V2718

The Ryzen Embedded V2718 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.15 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,831 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 4.15 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — a 20.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Ryzen Embedded V2718's 15,831 — a 81.6% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2718.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+23%	4.15 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+106%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB+200%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	37,655+138%	15,831
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	654
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,124
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,551

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i5-13600K versus DDR4 3200 MHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — the Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-13600K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 series,Intel 700 series (Core i5-13600K) and SoC (Ryzen Embedded V2718).

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Socket	LGA1700	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+25%	DDR4 3200 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+200%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i5-13600K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) vs true (Ryzen Embedded V2718). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13600K) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen Embedded V2718) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop, Ryzen Embedded V2718 targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V2718
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Desktop	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13600K launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 debuted at $250. On MSRP ($329 vs $250), the Ryzen Embedded V2718 is $79 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 63.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2718 — making the Core i5-13600K the 57.5% better value option.