Intel vs AMD: processore gaming 2026

The gap between Intel i5-13600K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600 in gaming is generally 3–8% — not a decisive difference.

For CPU-heavy competitive FPS (CS2, Valorant), Intel has a slight edge. For multi-threaded games (BG3, Cyberpunk), AMD Ryzen 7 is very efficient.

AMD AM5 (Ryzen 7000) is planned to last through 2027+ with future Ryzen 8000/9000 support.

Intel LGA1700 (13th/14th gen) is at end of life — Intel has announced LGA1851 for 15th gen.