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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 31.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
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9.7% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $29 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 37,655).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 86.8 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 31.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $29 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
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9.7% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 37,655).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 86.8 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13600K better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?

Yes. Core i5-13600K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 28.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 44.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13600K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 28.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13600K is the better fit. You are getting 44.5% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-13600K is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13600K is 9.7% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 28.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 31.8% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 86.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-13600K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-13600K Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	281 FPS	159 FPS
medium	264 FPS	131 FPS
high	220 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	140 FPS
medium	198 FPS	113 FPS
high	158 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	78 FPS
medium	133 FPS	68 FPS
high	102 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	632 FPS	511 FPS
medium	533 FPS	431 FPS
high	450 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	431 FPS
medium	474 FPS	377 FPS
high	403 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	316 FPS	267 FPS
medium	282 FPS	236 FPS
high	269 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	179 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	663 FPS	649 FPS
medium	543 FPS	529 FPS
high	477 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	543 FPS
medium	499 FPS	449 FPS
high	434 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	396 FPS
medium	381 FPS	320 FPS
high	344 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	227 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	941 FPS	651 FPS
medium	941 FPS	651 FPS
high	923 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	831 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	941 FPS	651 FPS
medium	850 FPS	651 FPS
high	738 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	651 FPS	526 FPS
medium	588 FPS	473 FPS
high	529 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	371 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 36.4% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+11%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB	32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	37,655+45%	26,054

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
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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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13600K launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($329 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is $29 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Core i5-13600K the 27.4% better value option.