Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen 5 6600HS

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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +40.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 5 6600HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 6600HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 6600HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen 5 6600HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +40.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 5 6600HS needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 6600HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 45,784).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen 5 6600HS?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 40.2% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 141.3% 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 i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 40.2% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 141.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is at an unclear MSRP at $409 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 40.2% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 6600HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 6600HS
1080p
low	284 FPS	167 FPS
medium	268 FPS	145 FPS
high	223 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	142 FPS
medium	200 FPS	122 FPS
high	159 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	79 FPS
medium	134 FPS	72 FPS
high	103 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 5 6600HS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 6600HS
1080p
low	689 FPS	353 FPS
medium	580 FPS	294 FPS
high	484 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	306 FPS
medium	525 FPS	259 FPS
high	441 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	227 FPS
medium	314 FPS	196 FPS
high	295 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	146 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 5 6600HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 6600HS
1080p
low	648 FPS	474 FPS
medium	530 FPS	457 FPS
high	467 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	344 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	474 FPS
medium	491 FPS	400 FPS
high	427 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	340 FPS
medium	374 FPS	284 FPS
high	339 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	193 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 5 6600HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 6600HS
1080p
low	970 FPS	474 FPS
medium	883 FPS	474 FPS
high	766 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	474 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	474 FPS
medium	740 FPS	474 FPS
high	642 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	474 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	474 FPS
medium	515 FPS	471 FPS
high	463 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	364 FPS

Open Core i7-13700K Open Ryzen 5 6600HS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 5 6600HS

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). 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: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Ryzen 5 6600HS

The Ryzen 5 6600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,975 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 6600HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600HS — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 6600HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen 5 6600HS's 18,975 — a 82.8% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600HS.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 6600HS
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+20%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+88%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	45,784+141%	18,975
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 6600HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 6600HS
Socket	LGA1700	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-13700K) / not specified (Ryzen 5 6600HS). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 5 6600HS requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.