Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-13600K

Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-13600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 292.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 390 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 209.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 389 minutes ago

Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 292.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 390 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 209.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 389 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13600K is 1919 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-7900X.

Advantages of Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 5% better in F1 22 than Core i9-7900X - 289 vs 276 FPS
  • Up to 28% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - $209.56 vs $292.79
  • Up to 31% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i9-7900X - $0.73 vs $1.06 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 125 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Calculator background
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

276

96%

Value, €/FPS

€1.06/FPS

69%

Price, €

€292.79

71%

Intel Core i9-7900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for 292.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 390 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

289

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.73/FPS

100%

Price, €

€209.56

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 209.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 389 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1422

53%

Multi-Core

8781

59%

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo

Core i9-7900X

vs
Intel Core i5-13600K Logo

Core i5-13600K

Jun 26th, 2017
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9Core i5
Skylake-E/EPRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 2066Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
10
14
2020
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz
4.3 GHz
5.1 GHz
140 W
125 W
14 nm
10 nm
33.0x
35.0x
None
UHD Graphics 770
YesYes

PCs Using Core i9-7900X or Core i5-13600K

With selected game settings

Copyright © 2025 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.