The Core i5-13600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $157.61 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 87% cheaper – $22.57 vs $180.18
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-13600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-13600KF vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
216
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€180.18
12%
Value, €/FPS
€0.83/FPS
16%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
75%
Min 1% FPS
110
77%
Price, €
€22.57
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Core i5-13600KF vs Phenom X3 8650 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 i5-13600KF vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600KF vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
21%
L3 Cache
2 MB
8%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $294.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Toliman |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 3 |
20 | Threads | 3 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
