Valorant
1080p@144Hz·05:33 played
LucasCamacho·12m ago
Public1 Tip
259
FPSAverage
237
FPS1% Low
43%/55°C
97%/63°C
32 GB
52%usage
Core i5-13600KF vs Core i5-14500
The Core i5-13600KF is slightly faster than the Core i5-14500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-13600KF63% Score
- Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 27% more expensive – $294 vs $289.99
Core i5-1450059% Score
- Is 1 year and 4 months newer
- Up to 27% cheaper – $289.99 vs $294
- Up to 21% 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 i5-13600KF has a 35% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1700Raptor Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Raptor Lake-RDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 7703200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-13600KF or Core i5-14500?expand_more
The Core i5-13600KF. It's 7% faster than the Core i5-14500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 59/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-13600KF than Core i5-14500?expand_more
7% 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 i5-13600KF or Core i5-14500?expand_more
The Core i5-13600KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-13600KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-13600KF and Core i5-14500?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-13600KF scores 63/100, Core i5-14500 scores 59/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-13600KF or Core i5-14500 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 i5-13600KF or Core i5-14500?expand_more
The Core i5-13600KF is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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