Ryzen 5 7600 vs Core i5-13400E
Ryzen 5 7600
Core i5-13400E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i5-13400E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($221) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i5-13400E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($221) |
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 Ryzen 5 7600 and Core i5-13400E
Ryzen 5 7600
The Ryzen 5 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,013 points. Launch price was $229.
Core i5-13400E
The Core i5-13400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,000 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-13400E offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400E — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i5-13400E uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600 scores 27,013 against the Core i5-13400E's 27,000 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 14,500 vs 15,953 (9.5% advantage for the Core i5-13400E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,800 vs 2,375, a 16.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,000 vs 9,977 (18.4% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400E.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i5-13400E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 16+67% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+60% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 27,013 | 27,000 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 14,500 | 15,953+10% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800+18% | 2,375 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000+20% | 9,977 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-13400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600) vs 20 (Core i5-13400E) — the Ryzen 5 7600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A620,B650,X670,B840,B850,X870 (Ryzen 5 7600) and B760,H770,Z790,H610,Q670 (Core i5-13400E).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i5-13400E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 7600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13400E). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600) and UHD 730 (Core i5-13400E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600 targets Gaming, Core i5-13400E targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600 rivals Core i5-13400; Core i5-13400E rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i5-13400E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (2-core) | UHD 730 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Gaming | Productivity |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 7600 launched at $229 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400E debuted at $221. At current prices ($185 vs $221), the Ryzen 5 7600 is $36 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600 delivers 146.0 pts/$ vs 122.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400E — making the Ryzen 5 7600 the 17.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i5-13400E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $221-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185-16% | $221 |
| Performance per Dollar | 146.0+19% | 122.2 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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