The Core i5-13600K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$89.74 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- Up to 26% cheaper – CA$259.00 vs CA$348.74
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-12600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, CA$
CA$348.74
74%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.62/FPS
76%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
98%
Min 1% FPS
138
98%
Price, CA$
CA$259
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.23/FPS
100%
Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-12600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-12600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
71%
L3 Cache
20 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $319.00 | MSRP | $289.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
