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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 327 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Valheim than Core i9-12900KF - 225 vs 222 FPS
- Up to 12% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $182.79 vs $206.92
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 24 vs 20 threads
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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9-12900KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13600K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
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 | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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