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Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-13700K

Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-13700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 core (8 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 30 M, fino a 5,4 GHz

Buy for 365.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 core (8 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 30 M, fino a 5,4 GHz

Buy for 365.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 1818 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-8600K.

Advantages of Core i5-8600K

  • Up to 40% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - €220.27 vs €365.83
  • Up to 38% better value when playing Stray than Core i7-13700K - €1.19 vs €1.93 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700K - 95 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Stray than Core i5-8600K - 190 vs 185 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K - 24 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

185

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.19/FPS

100%

Price, €

€220.27

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-8600K, 3.6 GHZ, 9MB Cache, LGA 1151

Buy for 220.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

190

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.93/FPS

62%

Price, €

€365.83

60%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 core (8 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 30 M, fino a 5,4 GHz

Buy for 365.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1546

54%

Multi-Core

5597

32%

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo

Core i5-8600K

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Intel Core i7-13700K Logo

Core i7-13700K

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
6Threads
24
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
95 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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