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Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-2550K

Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-2550K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz

Buy for CA$369.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz

Buy for CA$369.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 3893 days newer than Core i5-2550K.

Advantages of Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 137% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-2550K - 258 vs 109 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2550K - 20 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-2550K

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
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FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

258

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.43/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$369.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz

Buy for CA$369.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 183 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


FPS

109

42%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

Intel Core i5-2550K Logo
Core i5-2550K

Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012


Single-Core

680

26%

Multi-Core

2040

14%

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo

Core i5-13600K

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Intel Core i5-2550K Logo

Core i5-2550K

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateJan 30th, 2012
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores4
20
Threads4
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
35.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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