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Core i5-13600K vs Core Ultra 5 225F
The Core i5-13600K is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 5 225F on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $127.70 more expensive!
Core i5-13600K62% Score
- Up to 38% more expensive – $319.00 vs $191.30
Core Ultra 5 225F64% Score
- Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 38% cheaper – $191.30 vs $319.00
- Up to 41% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-13600K has a 6% higher base clock.
LGA1700
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LGA1851Raptor Lake-S
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Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-13600K or Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 3% faster than the Core i5-13600K on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 62/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Core i5-13600K?expand_more
3% 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 i5-13600K or Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-13600K and Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-13600K scores 62/100, Core Ultra 5 225F scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-13600K or Core Ultra 5 225F 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 i5-13600K or Core Ultra 5 225F?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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