Core i5-13600K vs Ryzen Embedded V1756B

CPU

GPU

Core i5-13600K

14 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2022

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Ryzen Embedded V1756B

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13600K

14 / 20

37,655

+364.5%

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

4 / 8

8,107

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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: +201.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+1100% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Delivers 252.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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31.6% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.4 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +201.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+1100% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Delivers 252.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

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31.6% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,107 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.4 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($250 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13600K better than Ryzen Embedded V1756B?

Yes. Core i5-13600K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 201.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 364.5% 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 201.6% 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 364.5% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 1100% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 2 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 31.6% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and it gives you a 201.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 252.9% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 32.4 PassMark/$), 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?

Core i5-13600K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2018), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP5, 1100% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 2 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 4/8. 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 Embedded V1756B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	281 FPS	177 FPS
medium	264 FPS	154 FPS
high	220 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	147 FPS
medium	198 FPS	124 FPS
high	158 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	65 FPS
medium	133 FPS	58 FPS
high	102 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	632 FPS	175 FPS
medium	533 FPS	153 FPS
high	450 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	148 FPS
medium	474 FPS	129 FPS
high	403 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	316 FPS	109 FPS
medium	282 FPS	98 FPS
high	269 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	52 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	663 FPS	203 FPS
medium	543 FPS	203 FPS
high	477 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	203 FPS
medium	499 FPS	203 FPS
high	434 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	203 FPS
medium	381 FPS	203 FPS
high	344 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	203 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
1080p
low	941 FPS	203 FPS
medium	941 FPS	203 FPS
high	923 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	831 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	941 FPS	203 FPS
medium	850 FPS	203 FPS
high	738 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	651 FPS	203 FPS
medium	588 FPS	203 FPS
high	529 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	203 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Ryzen Embedded V1756B

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 Embedded V1756B

The Ryzen Embedded V1756B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,107 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.25 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Ryzen Embedded V1756B's 8,107 — a 129.1% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1756B.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+250%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+42%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+8%	3.25 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	37,655+364%	8,107

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
Socket	LGA1700	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
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 Embedded V1756B). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Embedded V1756B
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 Embedded V1756B debuted at $250. On MSRP ($329 vs $250), the Ryzen Embedded V1756B is $79 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 32.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1756B — making the Core i5-13600K the 111.7% better value option.