Ryzen 7 8700F vs i5-13600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600KF
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
23.78
+21.8%
Ryzen 7 8700F
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
19.53

Core i5-13600KF outperforms Ryzen 7 8700F by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600KF and Ryzen 7 8700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking216293
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation66.8355.77
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency12.4328.43
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$270

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13600KF has 20% better value for money than Ryzen 7 8700F.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600KF and Ryzen 7 8700F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache768 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm4 nm
Die size257 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13600KF and Ryzen 7 8700F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 181 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600KF and Ryzen 7 8700F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13600KF and Ryzen 7 8700F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600KF and Ryzen 7 8700F are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600KF and Ryzen 7 8700F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600KF and Ryzen 7 8700F.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-13600KF 23.78
+21.8%
Ryzen 7 8700F 19.53

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-13600KF 37777
+21.8%
Ryzen 7 8700F 31024

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 23.78 19.53
Recency 27 September 2022 1 April 2024
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i5-13600KF has a 21.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ryzen 7 8700F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 8700F in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600KF and Ryzen 7 8700F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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