Intel Core i5-13600KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Processor comparisons   29-09-2022
   Let's say you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a decision by looking at the Intel Core i5-13600KF vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X tests and see which is better for games or normal use for streaming, video editing, programming, machine learning, rendering. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as Dolphin Emulator, DaVinci Resolve Studio, VeraCrypt, GeekBench 6, 5.2, 7zip, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, PCMark 10, Prime95, Blender, UserBenchmark, PassMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 3DMark, Furmark, Gears 5, Blender, AIDA64, Handbrake, WPrime, SuperPi, RealBench, MATLAB.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Last Man Standing
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Cyberpunk 2077
Watch Dogs Legion
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Death Stranding
Valheim
Fallout 76
Apex Legends
Halo Infinite
Overwatch
DOOM: Eternal
Red Dead Redemption 2
Borderlands 3
Rainbow Six Siege
Fortnite
Grand Theft Auto V
Valorant

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Intel Core i5-13600KF.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-13600KF

63%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

59%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i5-13600KF is 6% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-13600KF

58%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

58%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: NBA 2K20, League of Legends (LOL), Forza Horizon 4, Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Monster Hunter World, DOTA 2A, Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Metro Exodus, Half-Life: Alyx, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Control, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	102.3	103.3
Valorant	116.2	117.4
Cyberpunk 2077	65.1	65.7
Apex Legends	109.2	110.3
Call of Duty Warzone	87.1	88.0
Overwatch	94.1	95.1
Red Dead Redemption 2	80.2	81.0
DOOM Eternal	58.1	58.7
Warzone	90.6	91.6
Assassin's Creed	97.6	98.6
Valheim	96.4	97.4

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-13600KF

45%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

22%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-13600KF is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X as it consumes less power: 125W vs. 180W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, video rendering or video editing, programming, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU uses all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	390	180
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4188	3187
Cinbench 20 Single-core	658	449
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	9322	7003
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2352	1127
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	26841	21444

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Single-Core	2148	2484
Multi-Core	45756	30571

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Single-Core	1721	1222
Multi-Core	13972	14988

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in new games. The savings are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Announcement date	December 10, 2022	August 31, 2018
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	sTR4
Core name	Raptor Lake	Colfax
Architecture	x86	Zen+
Generation	13	2
Turbo Frequency	5.1 MHz	4.4 MHz
Frequency	3.9 MHz	3.5 MHz
Cores	14	16
Threads	20	32
Bus rate	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	18800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W	180 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR4
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	2933
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB	1.5MB
L2 cache	8 MB	8MB
L3 cache	24 MB	32MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number		YD295XA8UGAAF YD295XA8AFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i5-13600KF is 10% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 2 more core than Core i5-13600KF. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-13600KF is better: 20
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is better: 19
Although it should be understood that all the figures that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i5-13600KF and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X before making a decision which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i5-13600KF - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-13600KF specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X specs and review.