CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-13500T

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 26.2%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 29.2% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-13500T

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
527th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs233rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs178th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
i5-13500T
3,635

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
i5-13500T
23,300

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-13500T

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
Intel Core i5-13500T
i5-13500T
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-13500T, 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13500T
i5-13500T
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
N/A
i5-13500T
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
N/A
i5-13500T
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
N/A
i5-13500T
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
FCLGA1700
i5-13500T
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
92 W
i5-13500T
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-13500T

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i5-13500T compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-13500T takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-13500T drawing more power under load (92W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.