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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: +19.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $71 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 86.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 61.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌127.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 55W.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 125W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.5 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $71 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 86.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 61.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 125W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌127.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.5 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌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 AI Max PRO 380?

Yes. Core i5-13600K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 19.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 53% better PassMark, 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 19.2% more average FPS across 50 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 53% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core i5-13600K is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13600K is $71 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and it gives you a 19.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 86.0% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 61.5 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022). 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 AI Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	281 FPS	272 FPS
medium	264 FPS	239 FPS
high	220 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	233 FPS
medium	198 FPS	184 FPS
high	158 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	161 FPS
medium	133 FPS	129 FPS
high	102 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	632 FPS	402 FPS
medium	533 FPS	327 FPS
high	450 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	341 FPS
medium	474 FPS	287 FPS
high	403 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	316 FPS	257 FPS
medium	282 FPS	221 FPS
high	269 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	663 FPS	615 FPS
medium	543 FPS	615 FPS
high	477 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	554 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	615 FPS
medium	499 FPS	588 FPS
high	434 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	429 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	509 FPS
medium	381 FPS	416 FPS
high	344 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	941 FPS	615 FPS
medium	941 FPS	615 FPS
high	923 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	831 FPS	615 FPS
1440p
low	941 FPS	615 FPS
medium	850 FPS	615 FPS
high	738 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	651 FPS	602 FPS
medium	588 FPS	536 FPS
high	529 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	421 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 AI Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 4% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 41.9% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+4%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	24 MB+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	37,655+53%	24,613

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Socket	LGA1700	FP11
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 AI Max PRO 380). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
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 AI Max PRO 380 debuted at $400. On MSRP ($329 vs $400), the Core i5-13600K is $71 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 61.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — making the Core i5-13600K the 60.1% better value option.