The Core i5-13600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600S and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $129.96 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600S
- Up to 73% cheaper – $48.02 vs $177.98
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-13600K vs Core i7-2600S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
233
100%
Min 1% FPS
160
100%
Price, $
$177.98
26%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
33%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
191
82%
Min 1% FPS
134
84%
Price, $
$48.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.25/FPS
100%
Core i5-13600K vs Core i7-2600S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i7-2600S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i7-2600S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $319.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
