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Core i5-9600K vs Core i5-13400F

Core i5-9600K vs Core i5-13400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel Core i5-9600K processore 3,7 GHz Scatola 9 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA 1151

Buy for 237.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel Core i5-9600K processore 3,7 GHz Scatola 9 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA 1151

Buy for 237.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-13400F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-9600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-13400F is 1538 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Core i5-9600K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-13400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-13400F

  • Performs up to 8% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i5-9600K - 235 vs 218 FPS
  • Up to 34% cheaper than Core i5-9600K - €157.00 vs €237.31
  • Up to 39% better value when playing Far Cry 5 than Core i5-9600K - €0.67 vs €1.09 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 16 vs 6 threads
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Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

218

93%

Value, €/FPS

€1.09/FPS

61%

Price, €

€237.31

66%

Intel Core i5-9600K processore 3,7 GHz Scatola 9 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA 1151

Buy for 237.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

235

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.67/FPS

100%

Price, €

€157

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 97 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

75%

Multi-Core

6468

60%

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2290

100%

Multi-Core

10745

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Core i5-9600K

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Intel Core i5-13400F Logo

Core i5-13400F

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
10
6Threads
16
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
95 WTDPNot Available
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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