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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-13500 vs Core i5-13600K

The Core i5-13500 is slightly slower than the Core i5-13600K on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $41.01 cheaper!

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$277.99View CPUAll CPUs

Is 3 months newer
Up to 32% cheaper – $277.99 vs $319.00
Up to 23% better value for money

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$319.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 32% more expensive – $319.00 vs $277.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

349FPS

377FPS

686FPS

713FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-13500

721FPS

Core i5-13600K

752FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-13500

259FPS

Core i5-13600K

277FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-13500

219FPS

Core i5-13600K

222FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-13500

331FPS

Core i5-13600K

328FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-13500

554FPS

Core i5-13600K

562FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i5-13500

1021FPS

Core i5-13600K

1047FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-13500

57%

Core i5-13600K

62%

Core i5-13600K ranks 5 points higher.

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L3 Cachehelp

24 MB

24 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-13500

2.5 GHz

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz

Core i5-13600K has a 40% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-13500

4.8 GHz

Core i5-13600K

5.1 GHz

Core i5-13600K boosts 6% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-13500

65W

Core i5-13600K

125W

Core i5-13500 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-13500

$277.99

Core i5-13600K

$319.00

Core i5-13500 is $41.01 cheaper.

Core i5-13500Core i5-13600K

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Raptor Lake-S

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Raptor Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-13500 or Core i5-13600K?expand_more

The Core i5-13600K. It's 9% faster than the Core i5-13500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 62/100 vs 57/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-13600K than Core i5-13500?expand_more

9% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-13500 or Core i5-13600K?expand_more

The Core i5-13600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-13600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 62/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-13500 and Core i5-13600K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-13500 scores 57/100, Core i5-13600K scores 62/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-13500 or Core i5-13600K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-13500 or Core i5-13600K?expand_more

The Core i5-13600K is the stronger pick at 62/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.