Core i5-13600K vs Opteron 246
Core i5-13600K
Opteron 246
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600K
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 246
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13600K | Opteron 246 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13600K | Opteron 246 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Opteron 246
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.
Opteron 246
The Opteron 246 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 538 points. Launch price was $109.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Opteron 246 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 13 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 2 GHz on the Opteron 246 — a 87.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K. The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Opteron 246 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Opteron 246's 538 — a 194.4% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 0 kB on the Opteron 246.
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Opteron 246 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+1300% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+155% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-95% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) |
| PassMark | 37,655+6899% | 538 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Opteron 246 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Opteron 246 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | 940 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) / not specified (Opteron 246). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Opteron 246 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Opteron 246 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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