Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 327 days older than the cheaper Core i5-13600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Up to 50% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $196.68 vs $392.64
- Up to 50% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-12900K - $0.73 vs $1.45 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 0% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-13600K - 300 vs 299 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 24 vs 20 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
299
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.73/FPS
100%
Price, €
€218.32
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €218.32 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12272 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
300
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.45/FPS
50%
Price, €
€435.83
50%
FPS Winner
Buy for €435.83 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12272 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13600K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 16 |
20 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |