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Core i9-9900K vs Core i5-13600KF

Core i9-9900K vs Core i5-13600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 socket 1151

Buy for 16.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 253 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-13600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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

Buy for 316.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 258 minutes ago

Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 socket 1151

Buy for 16.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 253 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-13600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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

Buy for 316.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 258 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-13600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i9-9900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-9900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600KF is 1439 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-9900K.

Advantages of Core i9-9900K

  • Up to 95% cheaper than Core i5-13600KF - €16.76 vs €316.94
  • Up to 94% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i5-13600KF - €0.12 vs €2.09 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-13600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-13600KF

  • Performs up to 5% better in Metro Exodus than Core i9-9900K - 152 vs 145 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900K - 20 vs 16 threads
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Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

145

95%

Value, €/FPS

€0.12/FPS

100%

Price, €

€16.76

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 socket 1151

Buy for 16.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 253 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

152

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.09/FPS

6%

Price, €

€316.94

5%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for 316.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 258 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1703

61%

Multi-Core

8060

52%

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2775

100%

Multi-Core

15639

100%

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo

Core i9-9900K

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Intel Core i5-13600KF Logo

Core i5-13600KF

Oct 19th, 2018
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9Core i5
Coffee LakeRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1151Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
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3.6 GHz
3.5 GHz
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95 W
125 W
14 nm
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36.0x
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UHD Graphics 630
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