Comparing 7600x and 13600k highlights differences in scale and context.
Comparing 7600x and 13600k highlights differences in scale and context.
I was planning on getting an 13600k with 2x16GB of DDR4 (3200) memory. But there is now a deal on the 7600x , making it € 100 cheaper than the 13600k... Of course I need to got with DDR5 memory in that case, but there's also a deal on some 2x16GB DDR5 (4800) for only €10 more than this DDR4 memory. Don't know which exact motherboard. but will be in the same price range. (€250-€300 I support). (maybe 1700: ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 / AM5: ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS) I don't plan on overclocking. I mainly game, but also do quite some Photoshop, AfterEffect and PremierePro. So yeah, I'm pretty confused on what to do now. Would like to cut the price as much as possible, it seems like the 13600k is quite a bit better in productivity. Thanks in advance.
Playing games on a 7600x with jdec speed DDR5 will feel identical to gaming on a 13600k using DDR4. Ryzen performs best with a 6000mt setup, and the 13600k really shines with a 7700x—especially since you're also handling productivity tasks. The 7600x comes with 3200mt RAM too, which is great.
I'm really glad I don't have to make this decision right now—it feels really unfair. On one side, you're choosing between a brand new platform and possibly an older version. You need to think about whether keeping your choices open or locking yourself into something outdated matters. Plus, prices vary a lot from place to place. For instance, the 7600X is usually around €120 cheaper than the 13600k. Not only that, DDR5 memory and AM5 mobos are priced similarly to DDR4 and LGA1700 ones. It's even more confusing because most reviews come from places like the US, Canada, or Australia where prices look completely different here. Intel offers a cheaper option, while AMD tends to be pricier, which is really puzzling. I don't get why this price gap has been so big over the past couple of years.
Intel has verified a refresh of the 13th generation next year, meaning another generation will be available for this socket. The 13600k at 5.1ghz now offers a route toward something like a 13950k or similar with a boost to around 5.8 GHz across all cores, providing a path to a more powerful 32-thread configuration in the future.
Intel has verified a refresh of the 13th generation next year, meaning another generation will be available for this socket. The 13600k at 5.1ghz now offers a route toward something like a 13950k or similar with a boost to around 5.8 GHz across all cores, providing a path to a more powerful 32-thread configuration in the future.