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Core i9-13900K vs Core i5-13600KF

Core i9-13900K vs Core i5-13600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900K

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Intel Core i9-13900K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) Cache 36 M, fino a 5,8 GHz

Buy for 576.44 on Amazon

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Core i5-13600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Intel Processore desktop Core i5-13600KF 14 core (6 P- + 8 E-) 24M di cache, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 270.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-13900K

3.0 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Intel Core i9-13900K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) Cache 36 M, fino a 5,8 GHz

Buy for 576.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-13600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Intel Processore desktop Core i5-13600KF 14 core (6 P- + 8 E-) 24M di cache, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 270.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-13900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900K and the cheaper Core i5-13600KF have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Core i9-13900K

  • Performs up to 2% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-13600KF - 230 vs 225 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600KF - 32 vs 20 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-13600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-13600KF

  • Up to 53% cheaper than Core i9-13900K - €270.35 vs €576.44
  • Up to 52% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i9-13900K - €1.20 vs €2.51 per FPS
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HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

230

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.51/FPS

48%

Price, €

€576.44

46%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-13900K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) Cache 36 M, fino a 5,8 GHz

Buy for 576.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Core i5-13600KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

225

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.2/FPS

100%

Price, €

€270.35

100%

Value Winner

Intel Processore desktop Core i5-13600KF 14 core (6 P- + 8 E-) 24M di cache, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 270.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Core i5-13600KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo
Core i9-13900K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2974

100%

Multi-Core

20148

100%

Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo
Core i5-13600KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2747

92%

Multi-Core

15415

77%

Intel Core i9-13900K Logo

Core i9-13900K

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Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo

Core i5-13600KF

Sep 27th, 2022Release DateSep 27th, 2022
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores14
32
Threads20
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.1 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
30.0xMultiplier
35.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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