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Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-12900F

Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-12900F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 M, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 325.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 606 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 456.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 606 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 M, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 325.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 606 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 456.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 606 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13600K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13600K is 266 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900F.

Advantages of Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 2% better in World of Warcraft than Core i9-12900F - 225 vs 220 FPS
  • Up to 29% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - €325.98 vs €456.84
  • Up to 30% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i9-12900F - €1.45 vs €2.08 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
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World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

225

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.45/FPS

100%

Price, €

€325.98

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 M, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 325.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 606 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

220

98%

Value, €/FPS

€2.08/FPS

70%

Price, €

€456.84

71%

Intel Core i9-12900F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 30M, fino a 5,10 GHz

Buy for 456.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 606 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2693

100%

Multi-Core

15091

100%

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2529

94%

Multi-Core

13738

91%

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo

Core i5-13600K

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Intel Core i9-12900F Logo

Core i9-12900F

Sep 27th, 2022
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5Core i9
Raptor LakeAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
14
16
20
24
3.5 GHz
2.4 GHz
5.1 GHz5.1 GHz
125 WNot Available
10 nm10 nm
35.0x
24.0x
UHD Graphics 770
None
YesYes

PCs Using Core i5-13600K or Core i9-12900F

With selected game settings

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