The Core i9-13900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$387.11 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- Up to 61% cheaper – CA$242.88 vs CA$629.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-13900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-13900KF vs Core i5-8600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
219
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, CA$
CA$629.99
38%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.87/FPS
44%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
87%
Min 1% FPS
125
87%
Price, CA$
CA$242.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.27/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KF vs Core i5-8600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KF vs Core i5-8600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KF vs Core i5-8600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
9 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
74%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $257.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
