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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.
Advantages of Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 2% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-12600KF - 544 vs 535 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 20 vs 16 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $117.33 vs $186.68
- Up to 37% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-13600K - $0.24 vs $0.38 per FPS
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
544
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.38/FPS
63%
Price, €
€207.21
62%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
535
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€130.24
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-13600K | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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